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Felmley Family History

Felmley 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: Felmlee, Folley, Feller, Emley, Fenley, Feeley, Selley, Fegley

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Where is the Felmley family from?

You can see how Felmley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felmley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Felmley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Felmley families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Felmley's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Felmley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felmley 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 Felmley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felmley. 50% of Felmley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Felmley women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Felmley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Felmley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felmley 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Felmley. 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 117 military records available for the last name Felmley. For the veterans among your Felmley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felmley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Felmley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Felmley in 1964 was 60, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Felmley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felmley 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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