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Felty Family History

Felty Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Velte from a short form of the personal name Valentin (see Valentine).

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


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Where is the Felty family from?

You can see how Felty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Felty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Felty families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Felty's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Felty families in 1891.
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What did your Felty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Felty. 100% of Felty 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Felty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felty 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Felty. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Felty. For the veterans among your Felty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felty lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Felty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Felty in 1941 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Felty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felty 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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