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Foidel Family History

Foidel 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: Fidel, Godel, Model, Feigel, Reidel, Roedel, Forde, Loisel, Friel

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Where is the Foidel family from?

You can see how Foidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foidel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Foidel families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Foidel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Foidel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Foidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foidel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Foidel. 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 military records available for the last name Foidel. For the veterans among your Foidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foidel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Foidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Foidel in 1965 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foidel 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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