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Felkley Family History

Felkley 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: Folley, Feller, Beckley, Reckley, Fenley, Weekley, Feeley, Felker

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Where is the Felkley family from?

You can see how Felkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felkley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Felkley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Felkley family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Felkley's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Felkley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felkley 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 72 census records available for the last name Felkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felkley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Felkley. 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 9 military records available for the last name Felkley. For the veterans among your Felkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felkley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Felkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Felkley in 1965 was 62, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Felkley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felkley 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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