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Fiel Family History

Fiel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Viel. Portuguese and Spanish: nickname from fiel ‘faithful true’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fiel family from?

You can see how Fiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Fiel families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Fiel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fiel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiel 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 Fiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fiel. 100% of Fiel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiel 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 989 immigration records available for the last name Fiel. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Fiel. For the veterans among your Fiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fiel in 1958 was 51, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiel 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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