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Feler Family History

Feler 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: Felber, Faler, Feller, Filer, Felger, Felter, Feuer, Feher, Feder

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Where is the Feler family from?

You can see how Feler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Feler family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feler's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Feler families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feler 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 Feler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Feler. 50% of Feler men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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 1921

  • Farmers Son
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Feler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feler 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Feler. 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 158 military records available for the last name Feler. For the veterans among your Feler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Feler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Feler in 1965 was 76, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feler 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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