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Feilen Family History

Feilen 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: Feiler, Keilen, Feigen, Heiden, Ellen, Eisen, Feige, Feil, Feller

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Where is the Feilen family from?

You can see how Feilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feilen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Feilen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Feilen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Feilen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feilen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feilen 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 Feilen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feilen. 67% of Feilen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Feilen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feilen were Manager and Cleaner.

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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%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Cleaner
    23%

What Feilen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feilen 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Feilen. 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 493 military records available for the last name Feilen. For the veterans among your Feilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feilen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Feilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Feilen in 1950 was 38, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feilen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feilen 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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