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Fehlberg Family History

Fehlberg Surname Meaning

North German: probably a topographic name for someone living near a marshy area of high ground (see Fehl).

South German: habitational name from Fehlberg, a place in Bavaria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fehlberg family from?

You can see how Fehlberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehlberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fehlberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Fehlberg families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fehlberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fehlberg families in 1880.
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What did your Fehlberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fehlberg. 32% of Fehlberg men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Fehlberg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fehlberg were Janitor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Pattern Maker
    12%
  • Electrician
    8%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Fehlberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fehlberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehlberg 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Fehlberg. 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 258 military records available for the last name Fehlberg. For the veterans among your Fehlberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehlberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fehlberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fehlberg in 1963 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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