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Feldhaus Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Feldhaus after a house (Middle High German hūs) standing in open country (Middle High German velt).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Neuhaus, Gelhaus, Feldner, Gildehaus, Steinhaus, Feldmann, Melhus

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Where is the Feldhaus family from?

You can see how Feldhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feldhaus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Feldhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Feldhaus families living in Shropshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Feldhaus's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Feldhaus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feldhaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feldhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Daily Domestic Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Feldhaus. 67% of Feldhaus women worked as a Daily Domestic Worker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Daily Domestic Worker
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Feldhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feldhaus 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Feldhaus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Feldhaus. For the veterans among your Feldhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feldhaus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Feldhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Feldhaus in 1962 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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