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Famel Family History

Famel 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: Hamel, Camel, Kamel, Ramel, Fasel, Gamel, Fazel, Fadel, Fabel, Samel

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Where is the Famel family from?

You can see how Famel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Famel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Famel families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Famel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Famel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Famel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Famel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Famel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Famel 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Famel. 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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Draft Cards

There are 193 military records available for the last name Famel. For the veterans among your Famel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Famel lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Famel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Famel in 1982 was 91, and 72 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Famel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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