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Felshin Family History

Felshin 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: Fellin, Felsing, Felsen, Felsher, Leshin, Melin, Elson, Felton

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Where is the Felshin family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felshin 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 Felshin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Felshin. 100% of Felshin men worked as a Lawyer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lawyer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Felshin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felshin 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Felshin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Felshin. For the veterans among your Felshin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felshin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Felshin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Felshin in 1976 was 71, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felshin 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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