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Felker Family History

Felker Surname Meaning

German:: from a variant of the personal name Volker. probably a variant of Fälker itself a variant of Falkner.

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


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Where is the Felker family from?

You can see how Felker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Felker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Felker families living in Durham. This was about 54% of all the recorded Felker's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Felker families in 1891.
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What did your Felker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Felker. 100% of Felker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Felker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felker 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 Felker. 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 Felker. For the veterans among your Felker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Felker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Felker in 1945 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Felker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felker 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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