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Fedel Family History

Fedel 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: Edel, Redel, Bedel, Wedel, Fidel, Feder, Fede, Fedele, Medel, Fendel

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Where is the Fedel family from?

You can see how Fedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fedel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Fedel families living in Massachusetts. This was about 73% of all the recorded Fedel's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fedel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fedel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fedel. 50% of Fedel men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Fedel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Fedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedel 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Fedel. 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 195 military records available for the last name Fedel. For the veterans among your Fedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fedel in 1964 was 80, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fedel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fedel 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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