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Felling Family History

Felling Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Felling in Bavaria. Americanized form of German Fehling.

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


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Where is the Felling family from?

You can see how Felling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Felling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Felling families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Felling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Felling families in 1891.
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What did your Felling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Felling. 100% of Felling 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Felling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felling 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Felling. 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 466 military records available for the last name Felling. For the veterans among your Felling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felling lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Felling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Felling in 1960 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felling 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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