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Felsman Family History

Felsman 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: Felman, Fellman, Feldman, Feltman, Selman, Kelman, Elman, Bellman

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Where is the Felsman family from?

You can see how Felsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felsman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Felsman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Felsman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Felsman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Felsman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felsman 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 Felsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felsman. 25% of Felsman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Felsman women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Forman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Felsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Felsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felsman 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Felsman. 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 201 military records available for the last name Felsman. For the veterans among your Felsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felsman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Felsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Felsman in 1961 was 38, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Felsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felsman 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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