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Felkner Family History

Felkner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Falkner. This surname is very rare in Germany. Americanized form of German Völkner (see Feltner).

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


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Where is the Felkner family from?

You can see how Felkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felkner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Felkner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Felkner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Felkner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Felkner families in 1891.
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What did your Felkner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felkner. 44% of Felkner men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Felkner women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Felkner were Machinist and Seamstress.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Nurse
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%

What Felkner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Felkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felkner 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Felkner. 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 600 military records available for the last name Felkner. For the veterans among your Felkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felkner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Felkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Felkner in 1955 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felkner 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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