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Fehns Family History

Fehns 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: Fehn, Ferns, Feng, Means, Sens, Dehn, Kuhns, Fejes, Fenn, Fehr

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Where is the Fehns family from?

You can see how Fehns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehns family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fehns family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fehns's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fehns families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fehns 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 9 census records available for the last name Fehns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehns 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fehns. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fehns. For the veterans among your Fehns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehns lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Fehns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fehns in 1983 was 77, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehns 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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