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Feytel Family History

Feytel 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: Fertel, Eitel, Keitel, Feigel, Zettel, Felter, Kestel, Mentel, Hettel

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Where is the Feytel family from?

You can see how Feytel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feytel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Feytel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Feytel family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Feytel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Feytel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feytel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Feytel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Feytel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feytel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Feytel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Feytel. For the veterans among your Feytel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feytel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Feytel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Feytel in 1970 was 69, and 76 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feytel 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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