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Fellerman Family History

Fellerman 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: Hellerman, Ellerman, Gellerman, Felderman, Kellerman, Fesperman

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Where is the Fellerman family from?

You can see how Fellerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fellerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fellerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Fellerman families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Fellerman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fellerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fellerman 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 Fellerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Street Trader and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fellerman. 50% of Fellerman men worked as a Street Trader and 100% of Fellerman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Street Trader
    50%
  • Ladies Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fellerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fellerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fellerman 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Fellerman. 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 171 military records available for the last name Fellerman. For the veterans among your Fellerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fellerman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fellerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fellerman in 1962 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fellerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fellerman 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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