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Feltcher Family History

Feltcher 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: Letcher, Belcher, Feather, Fulcher, Felter, Ketcher, Fecher, Fletcher

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Where is the Feltcher family from?

You can see how Feltcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feltcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Feltcher families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Feltcher family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Feltcher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Feltcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feltcher 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 Feltcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Feltcher. 100% of Feltcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Feltcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Feltcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feltcher 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Feltcher. 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 27 military records available for the last name Feltcher. For the veterans among your Feltcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feltcher lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Feltcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Feltcher in 1975 was 83, and 61 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feltcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feltcher 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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