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Felsner Family History

Felsner 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: Feldner, Elsner, Felser, Felsher, Fellner, Feltner, Felkner, Felber

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Where is the Felsner family from?

You can see how Felsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felsner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Felsner families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Felsner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Felsner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felsner 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 Felsner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Felsner. 100% of Felsner women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Secretary
    100%

What Felsner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Felsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felsner 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Felsner. 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 423 military records available for the last name Felsner. For the veterans among your Felsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felsner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Felsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Felsner in 1950 was 39, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Felsner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felsner 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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