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Felsch Family History

Felsch Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German vals ‘false’. North German: unrounded form of Fölsch (see Foelsch).

Germanized form of Sorbian Ẃelš and Wjelš (see Welsch).

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


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Where is the Felsch family from?

You can see how Felsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Felsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Felsch families living in Illinois. This was about 65% of all the recorded Felsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Felsch families in 1880.
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What did your Felsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felsch. 25% of Felsch men worked as a Machinist and 34% of Felsch women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Felsch were Engineer and Maid.

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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

  • Machinist
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Engineer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Felsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Felsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felsch 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Felsch. 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 858 military records available for the last name Felsch. For the veterans among your Felsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felsch lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Felsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Felsch in 1952 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felsch 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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