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Feltwell Family History

Feltwell Surname Meaning

from Feltwell (Norfolk) which is recorded as Feltuuella in 1086. The place-name derives from Old English felte ‘mullein (or a similar plant)’ + welle ‘spring well’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Feltwell family from?

You can see how Feltwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feltwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Feltwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Feltwell families living in Norfolk. This was about 35% of all the recorded Feltwell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Feltwell families in 1891.
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What did your Feltwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Market Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Feltwell. 60% of Feltwell men worked as a Market Gardener and 81% of Feltwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feltwell were Agricultural Labourer and Land Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Market Gardener
    60%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Land Worker
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feltwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feltwell 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Feltwell. 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 353 military records available for the last name Feltwell. For the veterans among your Feltwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feltwell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Feltwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Feltwell in 1957 was 47, and 78 in 2002.

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