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Feltmann Family History

Feltmann Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Feldmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Feltmann family from?

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

In 1940, Labor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feltmann. 31% of Feltmann men worked as a Labor and 38% of Feltmann women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feltmann were Farmer and House Work.

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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

  • Labor
    31%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Driller
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    38%
  • Housework
    38%
  • House Work
    25%

What Feltmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 985 census records available for the last name Feltmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feltmann 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Feltmann. 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 135 military records available for the last name Feltmann. For the veterans among your Feltmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feltmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Feltmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Feltmann in 1963 was 52, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feltmann 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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