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Fikel Family History

Fikel 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: Finkel, Fickel, Fidel, Wikel, Mikel, Fiel, Fikes, Fike, Figel, Kikel

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Where is the Fikel family from?

You can see how Fikel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fikel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fikel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fikel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fikel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fikel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fikel 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 139 census records available for the last name Fikel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fikel 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Fikel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Fikel. For the veterans among your Fikel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fikel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fikel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fikel in 1966 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fikel 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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