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Fihelly Family History

Fihelly 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: Fishell, Rielly, Finelli, Shelly, Lilly, Fell, Field, Hell, Helle

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Where is the Fihelly family from?

You can see how Fihelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fihelly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fihelly family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fihelly's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Fihelly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fihelly 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 269 census records available for the last name Fihelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fihelly 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Fihelly. 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 41 military records available for the last name Fihelly. For the veterans among your Fihelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fihelly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Fihelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fihelly in 1963 was 85, and 96 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fihelly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fihelly 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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