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Feyl Family History

Feyl 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: Fell, Feil, Fey, Fehl, Heyl, Weyl, Beyl, Bell, Feng, Beal

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Where is the Feyl family from?

You can see how Feyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feyl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feyl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Feyl families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Feyl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Feyl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feyl 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 Feyl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feyl. 58% of Feyl 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
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%

What Feyl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Feyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feyl 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Feyl. 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 393 military records available for the last name Feyl. For the veterans among your Feyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feyl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Feyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Feyl in 1967 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feyl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feyl 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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