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Fehlow Family History

Fehlow 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: Fellows, Bellow, Kellow, Peplow, Fenlon, Fehl, Fehler, Below, Flow

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Where is the Fehlow family from?

You can see how Fehlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehlow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fehlow families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fehlow families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fehlow's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fehlow families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Fehlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehlow 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Fehlow. 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 51 military records available for the last name Fehlow. For the veterans among your Fehlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehlow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Fehlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fehlow in 1969 was 81, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehlow 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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