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Felish Family History

Felish 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: Melis, Felch, Felix, Belich, Klish, Flash, Yelich, Welsh, Fish

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Where is the Felish family from?

You can see how Felish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Felish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Felish families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Felish's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Felish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felish 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 107 census records available for the last name Felish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felish 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Felish. 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 25 military records available for the last name Felish. For the veterans among your Felish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felish lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Felish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Felish in 1966 was 79, and 46 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felish 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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