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Fetchel Family History

Fetchel 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, Ketchel, Letcher, Reichel, Eichel, Ketcher, Fecher, Peschel

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Where is the Fetchel family from?

You can see how Fetchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetchel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fetchel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Fetchel family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fetchel's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fetchel families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Fetchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetchel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fetchel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Fetchel. For the veterans among your Fetchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetchel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Fetchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fetchel in 1972 was 59, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fetchel 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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