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Feldhausen Family History

Feldhausen Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from an old settlement by that name in Swabia itself from the (old) dative plural of Feldhaus.

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


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Where is the Feldhausen family from?

You can see how Feldhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feldhausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feldhausen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Feldhausen families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Feldhausen's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Feldhausen families in 1880.
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What did your Feldhausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feldhausen. 31% of Feldhausen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Feldhausen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feldhausen were Machinist and Weighing.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Weighing
    34%

What Feldhausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feldhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feldhausen 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Feldhausen. 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 290 military records available for the last name Feldhausen. For the veterans among your Feldhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feldhausen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Feldhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Feldhausen in 1962 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

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