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Felzgerald Family History

Felzgerald 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: Fitzgerald, Felger, Helgeland, Gerald, Hegewald, Fennewald, Wetherald

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Where is the Felzgerald family from?

You can see how Felzgerald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felzgerald family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Felzgerald families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Felzgerald family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Felzgerald's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Felzgerald families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Felzgerald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felzgerald 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Felzgerald. 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 2 military records available for the last name Felzgerald. For the veterans among your Felzgerald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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