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Fehsel Family History

Fehsel 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: Fehnel, Fessel, Feasel, Kessel, Fassel, Feigel, Hessel, Meisel, Fasel

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Where is the Fehsel family from?

You can see how Fehsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehsel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fehsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fehsel families living in Illinois. This was about 89% of all the recorded Fehsel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fehsel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Fehsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehsel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fehsel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fehsel. For the veterans among your Fehsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehsel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Fehsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fehsel in 1969 was 71, and 68 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehsel 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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