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Felman Family History

Felman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a furrier formed with Yiddish fel (see Fell) + man ‘man’. Compare Fellman.

Americanized form of German Fehlmann (see Fehlman) or of Fellmann (see Fellman).

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


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Where is the Felman family from?

You can see how Felman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Felman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Felman families living in Glamorgan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Felman's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Felman families in 1891.
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What did your Felman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Felman. 100% of Felman men worked as a Clerk and 67% of Felman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Secretary
    34%

What Felman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Felman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Felman. 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 244 military records available for the last name Felman. For the veterans among your Felman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Felman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Felman in 1955 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felman 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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