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Fedale Family History

Fedale 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: Fedele, Dale, Weddle, Segale, Iredale, Fede, Fedie, Veale, Reale

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Where is the Fedale family from?

You can see how Fedale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fedale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fedale families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fedale's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Fedale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fedale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fedale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fedale. 100% of Fedale men worked as a Labor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Fedale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Fedale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedale 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Fedale. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fedale. For the veterans among your Fedale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedale lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Fedale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fedale in 1976 was 61, and 80 in 2001.

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