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Fieler Family History

Fieler 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: Bieler, Filler, Filer, Fiedler, Fieser, Fieger, Wieler, Kieler

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Where is the Fieler family from?

You can see how Fieler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fieler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fieler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Fieler families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Fieler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fieler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fieler 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 Fieler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fieler. 20% of Fieler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Fieler women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fieler were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Fieler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fieler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fieler 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Fieler. 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 201 military records available for the last name Fieler. For the veterans among your Fieler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fieler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fieler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fieler in 1958 was 48, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fieler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fieler 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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