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Felters Family History

Felters Surname Meaning

variant of Felter with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Felters family from?

You can see how Felters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felters family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Felters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Felters family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Felters's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Felters families in 1840.
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What did your Felters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Felters. 100% of Felters 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Felters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felters 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Felters. 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 111 military records available for the last name Felters. For the veterans among your Felters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felters lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Felters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Felters in 1957 was 28, and 57 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felters 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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