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Fiew Family History

Fiew 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: Frew, Fies, Fier, Liew, Fiel, Few, Fien, Drew, Kiel, Lier

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Where is the Fiew family from?

You can see how Fiew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiew family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fiew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Fiew families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fiew's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Fiew families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiew 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 131 census records available for the last name Fiew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiew 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fiew. 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 207 military records available for the last name Fiew. For the veterans among your Fiew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiew lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Fiew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fiew in 1966 was 57, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiew 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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