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Felch Family History

Felch Name Meaning

Welsh or English: unexplained. This surname is no longer found in Britain. South German: nickname for a blond-haired man from Middle High German falch ‘yellow’.

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


Similar surnames: Kelch, Ferch, Belch, Pech, Pesch, Welch, Flach, Fels, Frech, Walch

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Where is the Felch family from?

You can see how Felch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Felch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Felch families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Felch's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Felch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felch. 21% of Felch men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Felch women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Felch were Truck Driver and School Teacher. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • School Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Felch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felch 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Felch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Felch. For the veterans among your Felch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felch lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Felch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Felch in 1961 was 25, and 71 in 2004.

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