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Felgenhauer Family History

Felgenhauer Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a wheelwright from Middle High German velgenhouwer ‘maker of wooden rims for wheels’.

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


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You can see how Felgenhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felgenhauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Felgenhauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Felgenhauer families living in Illinois. This was about 94% of all the recorded Felgenhauer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Felgenhauer families in 1880.
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What did your Felgenhauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Felgenhauer. 18% of Felgenhauer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Machinist
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 356 immigration records available for the last name Felgenhauer. 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 593 military records available for the last name Felgenhauer. For the veterans among your Felgenhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felgenhauer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Felgenhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Felgenhauer in 1952 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felgenhauer 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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