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Faigel Family History

Faigel 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: Feigel, Figel, Angel, Fail, Feige, Fassel, Mangel, Fiegel, Igel

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Where is the Faigel family from?

You can see how Faigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faigel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Faigel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Faigel family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Faigel's in USA. California had the highest population of Faigel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faigel 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 128 census records available for the last name Faigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faigel 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Faigel. 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 30 military records available for the last name Faigel. For the veterans among your Faigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faigel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Faigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Faigel in 1964 was 72, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faigel 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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