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Fagely Family History

Fagely Name 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: Fegely, Fadely, Favela, Fasel, Dagel, Fahey, Pagel, Facey, Fagley

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Where is the Fagely family from?

You can see how Fagely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagely family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fagely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fagely families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fagely's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fagely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fagely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fagely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fagely. 100% of Fagely men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Fagely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagely 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fagely. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 134 military records available for the last name Fagely. For the veterans among your Fagely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fagely lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fagely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fagely in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2003.

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