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Feu Family History

Feu Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fu, Fei, Fey, Fee, Leu, Feo, Beu, Neu, Few, Lu

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Where is the Feu family from?

You can see how Feu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feu family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Feu families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Feu families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Feu's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Feu families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Feu ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Feu. 100% of Feu women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Feu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feu 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Feu. 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 82 military records available for the last name Feu. For the veterans among your Feu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feu lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Feu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Feu in 1970 was 49, and 76 in 2002.

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