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Fuehlen Family History

Fuehlen 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: Kuehler, Behlen, Fehler, Gehlen, Buehler, Fullen, Uehlein, Ehlen

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Where is the Fuehlen family from?

You can see how Fuehlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuehlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fuehlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fuehlen families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fuehlen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fuehlen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Fuehlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuehlen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fuehlen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Fuehlen. For the veterans among your Fuehlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuehlen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Fuehlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fuehlen in 1974 was 48, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuehlen 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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