Felland Family History

Felland Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Telemark from Old Norse fall ‘fall’ probably with reference to the site of a landslide.

It combines elements that describe the geographical characteristics of the location.

The term fall refers to a natural occurrence, such as a landslide, indicating a dynamic landscape.

The second element, land, signifies a piece of land or farmstead, emphasizing the agricultural connection.

Together, they suggest a rich historical significance tied to the land and its natural features.

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

Similar surnames: Helland, Selland, Belland, Folland, Yelland, Erland, Hetland, Bjelland, Calland, Ulland

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
209	Military Records
199	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
5K	Member Trees

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Where is the Felland family from?

You can see how Felland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Felland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Felland families living in Devon. This was about 38% of all the recorded Felland's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Felland families in 1891.

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What did your Felland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Felland.

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Unpaid domestic duties

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Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Felland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 199 immigration records available for the last name Felland. 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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Military Records

There are 209 military records available for the last name Felland. For the veterans among your Felland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Felland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Felland in 1962 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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Felland Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Telemark from Old Norse fall ‘fall’ probably with reference to the site of a landslide.

It combines elements that describe the geographical characteristics of the location.

The term fall refers to a natural occurrence, such as a landslide, indicating a dynamic landscape.

The second element, land, signifies a piece of land or farmstead, emphasizing the agricultural connection.

Together, they suggest a rich historical significance tied to the land and its natural features.

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

Where is the Felland family from?

What did your Felland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Felland.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Felland family records will you find?

What is the average Felland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Felland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Felland in 1962 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

Felland Family History

Felland Surname Meaning

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Felland Surname Meaning

10,000 record(s) for Felland

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Where is the Felland family from?

What did your Felland ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Felland family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Felland lifespan?

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