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Fefel Family History

Fefel 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: Wefel, Hefel, Peel, Tafel, Fell, Edel, Redel, Feil, Nebel, Keel

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Where is the Fefel family from?

You can see how Fefel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fefel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fefel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fefel families living in Maryland. This was about 59% of all the recorded Fefel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fefel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Fefel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fefel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fefel. 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 43 military records available for the last name Fefel. For the veterans among your Fefel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fefel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fefel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fefel in 1966 was 70, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fefel 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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