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Felda Family History

Felda 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: Feld, Felde, Feldt, Fella, Falla, Fell, Field, Vela, Melia, Seda

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Where is the Felda family from?

You can see how Felda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Felda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Felda families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Felda's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Felda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felda 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 Felda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felda. 100% of Felda men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Felda women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Felda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Felda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felda 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Felda. 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 13 military records available for the last name Felda. For the veterans among your Felda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felda lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Felda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Felda in 1979 was 59, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Felda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felda 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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