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Fellus Family History

Fellus 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: Feltus, Fells, Bellus, Fell, Fergus, Fellows, Feller, Mellis, Melhus

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Where is the Fellus family from?

You can see how Fellus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fellus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fellus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Fellus families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fellus's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Fellus families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fellus 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 Fellus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fellus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Fellus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fellus 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fellus. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fellus. For the veterans among your Fellus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fellus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Fellus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fellus in 1971 was 66, and 73 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fellus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fellus 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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