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Felper Family History

Felper 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: Felber, Feller, Felger, Felter, Felker, Felder, Felser, Helper

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Where is the Felper family from?

You can see how Felper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felper family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Felper families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Felper families living in Sutherland. This was about 47% of all the recorded Felper's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Felper families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Felper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felper 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Felper. 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 36 military records available for the last name Felper. For the veterans among your Felper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felper lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Felper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Felper in 1965 was 74, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felper 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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