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Felkin Family History

Felkin Surname Meaning

see Filkin.

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


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Where is the Felkin family from?

You can see how Felkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Felkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Felkin families living in Essex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Felkin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Felkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felkin 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 Felkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Felkin. 91% of Felkin 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
    91%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Felkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Felkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felkin 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Felkin. 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 88 military records available for the last name Felkin. For the veterans among your Felkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Felkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Felkin in 1963 was 79, and 66 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Felkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felkin 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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