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Felce Family History

Felce Surname Meaning

see Felix.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Felce family from?

You can see how Felce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felce family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Felce families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Felce families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Felce's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Felce families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felce 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 Felce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Felce. 34% of Felce men worked as a Farmer and 81% of Felce women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Felce were Agricultural Labourer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    23%
  • Hosiery Maker
    23%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Felce family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Felce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felce 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Felce. 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 269 military records available for the last name Felce. For the veterans among your Felce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felce lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Felce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Felce in 1968 was 70, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Felce

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felce 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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