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Fela Family History

Fela 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: Fell, Vela, Feld, Fila, Fels, Felt, Fera, Felan, Feola, Fella

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Where is the Fela family from?

You can see how Fela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fela family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Fela families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Fela's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Fela families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fela 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 Fela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Candy Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fela. 48% of Fela men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Fela women worked as a Candy Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fela were Coal Miner 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
    48%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Coal Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Candy Maker
    24%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Fela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fela 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Fela. 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 299 military records available for the last name Fela. For the veterans among your Fela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fela lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fela in 1957 was 50, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fela 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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