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Fyell Family History

Fyell 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: Fell, Yell, Foell, Lyell, Bell, Field, Hell, Fall, Knell, Sell

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Where is the Fyell family from?

You can see how Fyell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fyell family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Fyell families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Fyell families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Fyell's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Fyell families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fyell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Fyell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fyell. 100% of Fyell men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fyell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Fyell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fyell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fyell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fyell. For the veterans among your Fyell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fyell lifespan?

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