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Feissel Family History

Feissel 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: Beissel, Fessel, Fissel, Kessel, Fishel, Weisser, Fassel, Feigel

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Where is the Feissel family from?

You can see how Feissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feissel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feissel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Feissel families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Feissel's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Feissel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feissel 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 97 census records available for the last name Feissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feissel 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Feissel. 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 33 military records available for the last name Feissel. For the veterans among your Feissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feissel lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Feissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Feissel in 1985 was 78, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feissel 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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