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Fehlan Family History

Fehlan 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: Fehlman, Felan, Fehn, Belan, Fellin, Selan, Keelan, Ferland, Mehlman

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Where is the Fehlan family from?

You can see how Fehlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehlan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fehlan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Fehlan families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Fehlan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Fehlan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fehlan 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 Fehlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fehlan. 100% of Fehlan men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Fehlan women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Fehlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Fehlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehlan 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Fehlan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fehlan. For the veterans among your Fehlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehlan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fehlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fehlan in 1963 was 67, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehlan 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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