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Felis Family History

Felis Surname Meaning

see Felix.

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


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Where is the Felis family from?

You can see how Felis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Felis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Felis families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Felis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Felis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felis 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 Felis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felis. 31% of Felis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Felis women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Baker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Felis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Felis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felis 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Felis. 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 261 military records available for the last name Felis. For the veterans among your Felis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Felis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Felis in 1966 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Felis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felis 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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