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Fehley Family History

Fehley 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: Fenley, Feeley, Fehler, Fegley, Henley, Mehle, Medley, Seeley, Berley

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Where is the Fehley family from?

You can see how Fehley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fehley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Fehley families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fehley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fehley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Fehley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehley 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Fehley. 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 28 military records available for the last name Fehley. For the veterans among your Fehley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fehley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fehley in 1967 was 72, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehley 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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