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Federhen Family History

Federhen 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: Federer, Federman, Feddersen, Pedersen, Federle, Federoff, Lederman

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Where is the Federhen family from?

You can see how Federhen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Federhen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Federhen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Federhen families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Federhen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Federhen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Federhen 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 228 census records available for the last name Federhen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Federhen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Federhen. 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 88 military records available for the last name Federhen. For the veterans among your Federhen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Federhen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Federhen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Federhen in 1971 was 68, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Federhen 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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