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Felscher Family History

Felscher 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: Felsher, Belcher, Fulcher, Reuscher, Hoelscher, Kerscher, Fecher

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Where is the Felscher family from?

You can see how Felscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felscher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Felscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Felscher families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Felscher's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Felscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felscher. 100% of Felscher men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Felscher women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Felscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Felscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felscher 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Felscher. 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 74 military records available for the last name Felscher. For the veterans among your Felscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felscher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Felscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Felscher in 1964 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felscher 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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