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Felkel Family History

Felkel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Volkmar.

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


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Where is the Felkel family from?

You can see how Felkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Felkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Felkel families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Felkel's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Felkel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felkel 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 Felkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felkel. 48% of Felkel men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Felkel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Felkel were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    48%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Attendant
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Presser
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

What Felkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Felkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felkel 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Felkel. 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 657 military records available for the last name Felkel. For the veterans among your Felkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felkel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Felkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Felkel in 1957 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Felkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felkel 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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