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Feltes Family History

Feltes Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Felten ‘Valentine’.

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


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Where is the Feltes family from?

You can see how Feltes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feltes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Feltes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Feltes families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Feltes's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Feltes families in 1891.
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What did your Feltes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Feltes. 100% of Feltes 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Feltes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feltes 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Feltes. 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 688 military records available for the last name Feltes. For the veterans among your Feltes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feltes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Feltes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Feltes in 1950 was 26, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feltes 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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