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Fellem Family History

Fellem 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: Feller, Hellem, Mellem, Fullem, Kellem, Geller, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Fellem family from?

You can see how Fellem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fellem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Fellem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Fellem family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fellem's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Fellem families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fellem 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 Fellem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fellem. 100% of Fellem men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fellem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Fellem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fellem 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Fellem. 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 29 military records available for the last name Fellem. For the veterans among your Fellem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fellem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Fellem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Fellem in 1964 was 78, and 69 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fellem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fellem 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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