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Faehnel Family History

Faehnel 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: Fehnel, Haehnel, Frehner, Kuehnel, Haenel, Fennel, Fahner, Dehnel

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Faehnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faehnel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Faehnel. 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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There are 40 military records available for the last name Faehnel. For the veterans among your Faehnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faehnel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Faehnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Faehnel in 1977 was 89, and 84 in 1997.

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