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Felming Family History

Felming 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: Felsing, Helming, Felling, Fleming, Helling, Helsing, Fearing

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Where is the Felming family from?

You can see how Felming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felming family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Felming families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Felming family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Felming's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Felming families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felming 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 Felming ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Felming. 100% of Felming 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Felming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felming 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Felming. 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 71 military records available for the last name Felming. For the veterans among your Felming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felming lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Felming life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Felming in 1977 was 97, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felming 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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