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Feltz Family History

Feltz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Völtz from a pet form of the personal name Volkmar or Volmar.

Patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Valentine.

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


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Where is the Feltz family from?

You can see how Feltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feltz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Feltz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Feltz families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Feltz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feltz families in 1891.
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What did your Feltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Feltz. 100% of Feltz men worked as a Tailor and 72% of Feltz 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    29%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Feltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feltz 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 897 immigration records available for the last name Feltz. 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 Feltz. For the veterans among your Feltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feltz lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Feltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Feltz in 1944 was 20, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feltz 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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