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Feleke Family History

Feleke Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Feleke which is interpreted as e.g. ‘he originated from’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Feleke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feleke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Feleke families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Feleke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Feleke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Feleke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feleke 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Feleke. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Feleke. For the veterans among your Feleke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feleke lifespan?

Average Feleke life expectancy in 1996 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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