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Felse Family History

Felse 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: Fels, Feese, Folse, Felsen, Else, Felske, Felde, Felser, Halse

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Where is the Felse family from?

You can see how Felse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Felse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Felse families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Felse's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Felse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felse 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 Felse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Felse. 100% of Felse 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 436 census records available for the last name Felse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felse 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Felse. 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 49 military records available for the last name Felse. For the veterans among your Felse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felse lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Felse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Felse in 1967 was 75, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felse 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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