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Feilden Family History

Feilden Surname Meaning

see Fielden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Feilden family from?

You can see how Feilden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feilden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Feilden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Feilden families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Feilden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Feilden families in 1891.
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What did your Feilden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Journalist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Feilden. 100% of Feilden men worked as a Journalist and 69% of Feilden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Journalist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    23%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Feilden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feilden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feilden 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Feilden. 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 278 military records available for the last name Feilden. For the veterans among your Feilden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feilden lifespan?

Average Feilden life expectancy in 1999 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feilden ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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