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Fehely Family History

Fehely 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: Fegely, Feely, Fahey, Feher, Fehl, Feeley, Fehnel, Fedele, Vesely

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Where is the Fehely family from?

You can see how Fehely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fehely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fehely families living in Oregon. This was about 55% of all the recorded Fehely's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Fehely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fehely 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 295 census records available for the last name Fehely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehely 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Fehely. 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 38 military records available for the last name Fehely. For the veterans among your Fehely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehely lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Fehely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fehely in 1962 was 70, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehely 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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