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Fellenbaum Family History

Fellenbaum Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a woodman literally ‘fell the tree’ or possibly a topographic name for someone who lived by a fallen tree.

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


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Where is the Fellenbaum family from?

You can see how Fellenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fellenbaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fellenbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 61 Fellenbaum families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 98% of all the recorded Fellenbaum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fellenbaum families in 1880.
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What did your Fellenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fellenbaum. 24% of Fellenbaum men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fellenbaum women worked as a 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
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Presser
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Fellenbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 894 census records available for the last name Fellenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fellenbaum 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Fellenbaum. 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 265 military records available for the last name Fellenbaum. For the veterans among your Fellenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fellenbaum lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Fellenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fellenbaum in 1953 was 77, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fellenbaum 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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