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Faelten Family History

Faelten 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: Felten, Felton, Felter, Alten, Velten, Falter, Felsen, Falen, Feltes

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Where is the Faelten family from?

You can see how Faelten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faelten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Faelten family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Faelten's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Faelten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faelten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Faelten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faelten 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Faelten. 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 4 military records available for the last name Faelten. For the veterans among your Faelten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faelten lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Faelten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Faelten in 1965 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faelten 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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