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Feger Family History

Feger Name Meaning

South German: occupational name for an armorer or weapon maker from an agent derivative of Middle High German fegen ‘to clean or sweep’ or ‘to polish a sword’. Compare Fager .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Beger, Heger, Felger, Fieger, Feder, Reger, Feuer, Geiger, Deger

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Where is the Feger family from?

You can see how Feger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Feger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Feger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Feger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feger. 20% of Feger men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Feger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feger were Truck Driver and Secretary. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Feger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Feger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Feger. For the veterans among your Feger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Feger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Feger in 1955 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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