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Feilmann Family History

Feilmann 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: Heilmann, Reimann, Zellmann, Hellmann, Beilman, Zeilman, Heitmann

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Where is the Feilmann family from?

You can see how Feilmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feilmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Feilmann families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Feilmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Feilmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feilmann 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 91 census records available for the last name Feilmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feilmann 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Feilmann. 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 81 military records available for the last name Feilmann. For the veterans among your Feilmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feilmann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1976, in the United States, Feilmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Feilmann in 1967 was 75, and 93 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feilmann 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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