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Fiehler Family History

Fiehler 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: Fiedler, Fehler, Piehler, Fishler, Biehler, Fisher, Bieler, Ziegler

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Where is the Fiehler family from?

You can see how Fiehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiehler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fiehler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fiehler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fiehler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fiehler families in 1891.
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What did your Fiehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fiehler. 67% of Fiehler men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Fiehler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Fiehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiehler 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Fiehler. 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 124 military records available for the last name Fiehler. For the veterans among your Fiehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiehler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fiehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fiehler in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fiehler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiehler 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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