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Felmore Family History

Felmore 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: Elmore, Belmore, Delmore, Fulmore, Filmore, Wetmore, Gilmore, Flore

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Where is the Felmore family from?

You can see how Felmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felmore family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Felmore families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Felmore family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Felmore's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Felmore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felmore 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 Felmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Railway was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Felmore. 100% of Felmore men worked as a Railway.

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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 1921

  • Railway
    100%

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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Felmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felmore 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Felmore. 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 52 military records available for the last name Felmore. For the veterans among your Felmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felmore lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Felmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Felmore in 1967 was 70, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felmore 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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