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Feihl Family History

Feihl 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: Feil, Fehl, Reihl, Weihl, Deihl, Fell, Neill, Peil, Fei, Feig

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Where is the Feihl family from?

You can see how Feihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feihl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feihl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Feihl families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Feihl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Feihl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Feihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feihl 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Feihl. 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 153 military records available for the last name Feihl. For the veterans among your Feihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feihl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Feihl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Feihl in 1964 was 74, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feihl 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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