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Felles Family History

Felles Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Feller, Belles, Delles, Febles, Telles, Feltes, Nelles, Gelles, Fells

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Where is the Felles family from?

You can see how Felles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Felles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Felles family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Felles's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Felles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Felles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Felles. 100% of Felles 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Felles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felles 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Felles. 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 110 military records available for the last name Felles. For the veterans among your Felles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felles lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Felles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Felles in 1970 was 83, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felles 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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