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Fiall Family History

Fiall 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: Fall, Fiala, Fiallo, Fill, Viall, Gill, Gall, Wall, Mill, Hill

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Where is the Fiall family from?

You can see how Fiall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fiall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Fiall family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Fiall's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Fiall families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Fiall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiall 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fiall. 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 65 military records available for the last name Fiall. For the veterans among your Fiall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiall lifespan?

Between 1945 and 1996, in the United States, Fiall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fiall in 1945 was 27, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiall 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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