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Ferchel Family History

Ferchel 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: Fenchel, Reichel, Vercher, Ferch, Eichel, Fecher, Peschel, Lerche

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Where is the Ferchel family from?

You can see how Ferchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferchel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferchel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ferchel families living in Indiana. This was about 82% of all the recorded Ferchel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ferchel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferchel 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 47 census records available for the last name Ferchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferchel 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Ferchel. 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 90 military records available for the last name Ferchel. For the veterans among your Ferchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferchel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1982, in the United States, Ferchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ferchel in 1974 was 72, and 74 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferchel 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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