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Fehlman Family History

Fehlman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fehlmann: topographic name for someone who lived in open country.

A variant of Feldmann, especially in the Rhine and Mosel area.

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


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Where is the Fehlman family from?

You can see how Fehlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehlman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fehlman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Fehlman families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Fehlman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fehlman families in 1880.
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What did your Fehlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fehlman. 34% of Fehlman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Fehlman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fehlman were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Fehlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fehlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehlman 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Fehlman. 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 156 military records available for the last name Fehlman. For the veterans among your Fehlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fehlman lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Fehlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fehlman in 1941 was 64, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fehlman 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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