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Feltis Family History

Feltis Surname Meaning

Adjusted form of German Feltes.

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


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Where is the Feltis family from?

You can see how Feltis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feltis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feltis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Feltis families living in Northumberland. This was about 77% of all the recorded Feltis's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Feltis families in 1891.
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What did your Feltis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feltis. 27% of Feltis men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Feltis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feltis were Teamster and Housemaid.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Teamster
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housemaid
    50%

What Feltis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Feltis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feltis 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Feltis. 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 291 military records available for the last name Feltis. For the veterans among your Feltis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feltis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Feltis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Feltis in 1962 was 43, and 65 in 2003.

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