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Felmeth Family History

Felmeth 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: Helseth, Helmuth, Nemeth, Wilmeth, Felber, Elmer, Helmer, Fleet

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Where is the Felmeth family from?

You can see how Felmeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felmeth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Felmeth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Felmeth families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Felmeth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Felmeth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Felmeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felmeth 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Felmeth. 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 Felmeth. For the veterans among your Felmeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felmeth lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Felmeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Felmeth in 1973 was 75, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felmeth 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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