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Fivel Family History

Fivel 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: Fidel, Fiel, Figel, Kivel, Kiel, Eitel, Field, Savel, Fishel, Diver

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Where is the Fivel family from?

You can see how Fivel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fivel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fivel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Fivel families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fivel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Fivel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fivel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fivel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fivel. 25% of Fivel men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    25%
  • Merchant
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Fivel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Fivel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fivel 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Fivel. 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 272 military records available for the last name Fivel. For the veterans among your Fivel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fivel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Fivel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fivel in 1965 was 87, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fivel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fivel 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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