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Fehlin Family History

Fehlin 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: Fellin, Fehling, Berlin, Melin, Newlin, Merlin, Helin, Felix, Belin

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Where is the Fehlin family from?

You can see how Fehlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehlin family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Fehlin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fehlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fehlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fehlin 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 20 census records available for the last name Fehlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehlin 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Fehlin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fehlin. For the veterans among your Fehlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehlin lifespan?

Average Fehlin life expectancy in 1970 was 28 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehlin 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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