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Felzke Family History

Felzke 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: Felske, Deluke, Belke, Oelke, Elzie, Felker, Felice, Fenske, Welke

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Where is the Felzke family from?

You can see how Felzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felzke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Felzke families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Felzke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Felzke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felzke 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 Felzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Felzke. 67% of Felzke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Helper
    17%

What Felzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Felzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felzke 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Felzke. 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 22 military records available for the last name Felzke. For the veterans among your Felzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felzke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Felzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Felzke in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Felzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felzke 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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