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Faigl Family History

Faigl 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: Fail, Faigle, Fang, Fall, Feig, Fair, Faille, Feige, Feil, Fagg

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Where is the Faigl family from?

You can see how Faigl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faigl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Faigl families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Faigl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Faigl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faigl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faigl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Faigl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Faigl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faigl 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Faigl. 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 116 military records available for the last name Faigl. For the veterans among your Faigl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faigl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Faigl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Faigl in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 1999.

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