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Felson Family History

Felson 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: Elson, Felton, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Felsen, Ferson, Filson

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Where is the Felson family from?

You can see how Felson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Felson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Felson families living in Warwickshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Felson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Felson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felson 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 Felson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felson. 21% of Felson men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Felson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Felson were Carpenter 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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Laundress
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Maid
    11%

What Felson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Felson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felson 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Felson. 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 279 military records available for the last name Felson. For the veterans among your Felson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Felson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Felson in 1961 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felson 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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