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Feliciano Family History

Feliciano Surname Meaning

Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese: from a medieval personal name (from Latin Felicianus, a derivative of Felix).

The name was borne by a number of early Christian saints, most notably a 3rd-century bishop of Foligno and apostle of Umbria.

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


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Where is the Feliciano family from?

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

In 1940, Labrador and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feliciano. 29% of Feliciano men worked as a Labrador and 26% of Feliciano women worked as a Costurera. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feliciano were Laborer and Sirvienta.

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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

  • Labrador
    29%
  • Jornalero
    16%
  • Agricultor
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    26%
  • Lavandera
    20%
  • Bordadora
    14%
  • Sirvienta
    11%

What Feliciano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62,000 census records available for the last name Feliciano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feliciano 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Feliciano. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Feliciano. For the veterans among your Feliciano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feliciano lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Feliciano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Feliciano in 1950 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feliciano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feliciano 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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