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Fiehl Family History

Fiehl 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: Kiehl, Biehl, Fehl, Wiehl, Diehl, Riehl, Piehl, Fiel, Fiegl, Ziehl

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Where is the Fiehl family from?

You can see how Fiehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fiehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fiehl families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Fiehl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fiehl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Fiehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiehl 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Fiehl. 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 94 military records available for the last name Fiehl. For the veterans among your Fiehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiehl lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Fiehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fiehl in 1968 was 80, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiehl 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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