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Feirl Family History

Feirl 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: Feil, Fell, Neill, Peil, Fei, Feig, Keil, Fair, Ferry, Fail

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Where is the Feirl family from?

You can see how Feirl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feirl family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Feirl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Feirl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Feirl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Feirl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feirl 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 42 census records available for the last name Feirl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feirl 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Feirl. 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 96 military records available for the last name Feirl. For the veterans among your Feirl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feirl lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Feirl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Feirl in 1955 was 38, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feirl 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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