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Fiehn Family History

Fiehn 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: Fehn, Kiehn, Biehn, Fien, Wien, Field, Bien, Kiehl, Lien, Dehn

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Where is the Fiehn family from?

You can see how Fiehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiehn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fiehn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Fiehn families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fiehn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fiehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiehn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fiehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lithographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fiehn. 50% of Fiehn men worked as a Lithographer. .

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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

  • Lithographer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Fiehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiehn 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Fiehn. 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 140 military records available for the last name Fiehn. For the veterans among your Fiehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiehn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Fiehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fiehn in 1962 was 66, and 35 in 1999.

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