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Fifel Family History

Fifel 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: Fife, Fidel, Fifer, Fiel, Figel, Kiel, Tafel, Eitel, Field, Fishel

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Where is the Fifel family from?

You can see how Fifel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fifel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fifel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fifel families living in New Hampshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Fifel's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Fifel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fifel 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 145 census records available for the last name Fifel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fifel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fifel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Fifel. For the veterans among your Fifel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fifel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Fifel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fifel in 1969 was 73, and 89 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fifel 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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