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Fellner Family History

Fellner Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Feldner or Fellman. variant of Feller

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


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Where is the Fellner family from?

You can see how Fellner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fellner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fellner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Fellner families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fellner's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Fellner families in 1911.
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What did your Fellner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fellner. 56% of Fellner men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%

What Fellner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fellner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fellner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fellner. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Fellner. For the veterans among your Fellner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fellner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fellner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fellner in 1963 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fellner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fellner 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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