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Feliz Family History

Feliz Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: from the byname Feliz from feliz ‘fortunate happy’.

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


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Where is the Feliz family from?

You can see how Feliz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feliz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feliz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Feliz families living in Essex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Feliz's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Feliz families in 1891.
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What did your Feliz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feliz. 63% of Feliz men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Feliz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feliz were Field Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    63%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Field Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Feliz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Feliz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feliz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Feliz. 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 556 military records available for the last name Feliz. For the veterans among your Feliz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feliz lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Feliz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Feliz in 1950 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feliz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feliz 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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