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Fehleisen Family History

Fehleisen 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: Muehleisen, Findeisen, Feyereisen, Tellefsen, Ellefsen, Leisen

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Where is the Fehleisen family from?

You can see how Fehleisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehleisen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fehleisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fehleisen families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fehleisen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fehleisen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Fehleisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehleisen 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Fehleisen. 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 54 military records available for the last name Fehleisen. For the veterans among your Fehleisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehleisen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Fehleisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fehleisen in 1967 was 91, and 73 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehleisen 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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