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Fehly Family History

Fehly 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: Fehl, Feely, Fealy, Ehly, Mehle, Fell, Gehl, Ferry, Feil, Hehl

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Where is the Fehly family from?

You can see how Fehly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehly family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fehly families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fehly's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fehly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fehly 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 86 census records available for the last name Fehly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehly 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fehly. 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 Fehly. For the veterans among your Fehly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehly lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Fehly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fehly in 1974 was 79, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehly 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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