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Fehon Family History

Fehon 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, Sehon, Chon, Heron, Leon, Fenton, Felton, Dehn, Lemon, Menon

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Where is the Fehon family from?

You can see how Fehon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fehon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fehon families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Fehon's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fehon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fehon 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 348 census records available for the last name Fehon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehon 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Fehon. 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 28 military records available for the last name Fehon. For the veterans among your Fehon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Fehon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fehon in 1968 was 70, and 77 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehon 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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