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Felsh Family History

Felsh 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: Felch, Welsh, Fels, Kelsh, Fell, Delph, Felix, Feld, Kelch, Flash

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Where is the Felsh family from?

You can see how Felsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felsh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Felsh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Felsh families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Felsh's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Felsh families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Felsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felsh 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Felsh. 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 43 military records available for the last name Felsh. For the veterans among your Felsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felsh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Felsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Felsh in 1969 was 81, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felsh 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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