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Femmel Family History

Femmel 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: Semmel, Gemmel, Remmel, Emmel, Hummel, Himmel, Feigel, Kimmel, Ermel

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Where is the Femmel family from?

You can see how Femmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Femmel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Femmel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Femmel families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Femmel's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Femmel families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Femmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Femmel 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Femmel. 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 86 military records available for the last name Femmel. For the veterans among your Femmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Femmel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Femmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Femmel in 1963 was 89, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Femmel 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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