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Feltenberger Family History

Feltenberger Surname Meaning

German: probably a habitational name composed with the medieval personal name Felten, a variant of Velten, a short form of Valentin.

It also includes berg ‘mountain, hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Feltenberger family from?

You can see how Feltenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feltenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Feltenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Feltenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Feltenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Feltenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feltenberger 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 Feltenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feltenberger. 31% of Feltenberger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Feltenberger women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Cook
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Feltenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feltenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feltenberger 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Feltenberger. 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 285 military records available for the last name Feltenberger. For the veterans among your Feltenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feltenberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Feltenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Feltenberger in 1962 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feltenberger 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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