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Felar Family History

Felar Surname 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: Fear, Filar, Felan, Felgar, Bear, Felber, Vilar, Dear, Fell, Pear

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Where is the Felar family from?

You can see how Felar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Felar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Felar family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Felar's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Felar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Felar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felar 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 Felar. 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 10 military records available for the last name Felar. For the veterans among your Felar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Felar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Felar in 1968 was 79, and 91 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felar 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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