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Felstet Family History

Felstet 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: Fenster, Felter, Elster, Fester, Felsen, Feister, Felske, Felten

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Felstet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felstet 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Felstet. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Felstet. For the veterans among your Felstet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felstet lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Felstet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Felstet in 1967 was 60, and 94 in 2001.

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