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Faelber Family History

Faelber Surname 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: Felber, Kaelber, Faerber, Faber, Faler, Feller, Faller, Alber, Felger

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Faelber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faelber 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Faelber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 20 military records available for the last name Faelber. For the veterans among your Faelber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faelber lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Faelber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Faelber in 1980 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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