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Fellhauer Family History

Fellhauer Surname Meaning

South German: occupational name for a metal finisher from Middle High German vīle ‘metal file’ + an agent derivative of houwen ‘to chop or beat’.

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


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Where is the Fellhauer family from?

You can see how Fellhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fellhauer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fellhauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Fellhauer families living in Staffordshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Fellhauer's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Fellhauer families in 1891.
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What did your Fellhauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fellhauer. 15% of Fellhauer men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fellhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fellhauer 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Fellhauer. 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 304 military records available for the last name Fellhauer. For the veterans among your Fellhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fellhauer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fellhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fellhauer in 1958 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

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