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Feltmate Family History

Feltmate Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Feltman, Feltmann, Feltham, Westgate, Felman, Feldmann, Westrate

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Where is the Feltmate family from?

You can see how Feltmate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feltmate family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feltmate families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 45 Feltmate families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Feltmate's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Feltmate families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feltmate surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feltmate ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Feltmate. 32% of Feltmate men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Feltmate women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feltmate were Labourer and Marine. .

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Fisherman
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Marine
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feltmate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feltmate 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Feltmate. 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 34 military records available for the last name Feltmate. For the veterans among your Feltmate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feltmate lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Feltmate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Feltmate in 1962 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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