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Feleyn Family History

Feleyn 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: Felton, Fellin, Foley, Fenley, Jelen, Feeley, Yeley, Belen, Fegley

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Where is the Feleyn family from?

You can see how Feleyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feleyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Feleyn families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Feleyn's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Feleyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feleyn 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 Feleyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feleyn. 100% of Feleyn women worked as an Inspector.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Feleyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Feleyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feleyn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Feleyn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Feleyn. For the veterans among your Feleyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feleyn lifespan?

Average Feleyn life expectancy in 1970 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feleyn 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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