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Felcher Family History

Felcher 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: Belcher, Fulcher, Fecher, Melcher, Welcher, Pelcher, Felsher, Felber

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Where is the Felcher family from?

You can see how Felcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Felcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Felcher families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Felcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Felcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felcher 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 Felcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Felcher. 100% of Felcher 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Felcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felcher 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Felcher. 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 214 military records available for the last name Felcher. For the veterans among your Felcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felcher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Felcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Felcher in 1965 was 68, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Felcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felcher 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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