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Fellers Family History

Fellers Surname Meaning

English: variant of Feller.

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


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Where is the Fellers family from?

You can see how Fellers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fellers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fellers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Fellers families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fellers's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Fellers families in 1891.
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What did your Fellers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fellers. 23% of Fellers men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Fellers women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fellers were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Fellers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fellers 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Fellers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fellers. For the veterans among your Fellers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fellers lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fellers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fellers in 1951 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fellers 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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