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Fedalen Family History

Fedalen 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: Dalen, Fedele, Falen, Medlen, Edelen, Fedler, Dale, Eden, Medley

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Where is the Fedalen family from?

You can see how Fedalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedalen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fedalen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fedalen family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fedalen's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Fedalen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fedalen 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 Fedalen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fedalen. 100% of Fedalen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Fedalen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Fedalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedalen 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 immigration records available for the last name Fedalen. 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 50 military records available for the last name Fedalen. For the veterans among your Fedalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedalen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Fedalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fedalen in 1947 was 69, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fedalen 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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