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Feelen Family History

Feelen 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: Feeley, Seelen, Keelen, Feeler, Ellen, Seeley, Feller, Keeven, Fellin

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Where is the Feelen family from?

You can see how Feelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feelen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Feelen families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Feelen families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Feelen's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Feelen families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feelen 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 53 census records available for the last name Feelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feelen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Feelen. 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 Feelen. For the veterans among your Feelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feelen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feelen 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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