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Feltner Family History

Feltner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Feldner. This surname is very rare in Germany.

Americanized form of German Völkner: derivative of the personal name Volk.

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


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Where is the Feltner family from?

You can see how Feltner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feltner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Feltner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Feltner families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Feltner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Feltner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feltner 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 Feltner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feltner. 24% of Feltner men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Feltner women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feltner were New Worker and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    12%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Feltner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Feltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feltner 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Feltner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Feltner. For the veterans among your Feltner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feltner lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Feltner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Feltner in 1943 was 22, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feltner 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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