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Feichtel Family History

Feichtel 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: Fichtel, Feichter, Fichter, Reichel, Eichel, Fechter, Fenchel

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Where is the Feichtel family from?

You can see how Feichtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feichtel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Feichtel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Feichtel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Feichtel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feichtel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Feichtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Feichtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feichtel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Feichtel. 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 26 military records available for the last name Feichtel. For the veterans among your Feichtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feichtel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Feichtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Feichtel in 1968 was 50, and 86 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feichtel 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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