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Fahel Family History

Fahel 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: Fasel, Fahey, Fahl, Fazel, Fadel, Fabel, Gabel, Tafel, Hamel, Camel

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Where is the Fahel family from?

You can see how Fahel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Fahel families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fahel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Fahel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Fahel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahel 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Fahel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Fahel. For the veterans among your Fahel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fahel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fahel in 1965 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahel 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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