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Felfe Family History

Felfe 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: Felde, Selfe, Felber, Fell, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Feige, Felch

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Where is the Felfe family from?

You can see how Felfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felfe family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Felfe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Felfe family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Felfe's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Felfe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felfe 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 Felfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felfe. 100% of Felfe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Felfe women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Felfe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Felfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felfe 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Felfe. 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 48 military records available for the last name Felfe. For the veterans among your Felfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felfe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Felfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Felfe in 1973 was 81, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Felfe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felfe 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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