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Feldhaus Family History

Feldhaus Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Feldhaus after a house (Middle High German hūs) standing in open country (Middle High German velt).

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


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Where is the Feldhaus family from?

You can see how Feldhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feldhaus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Feldhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Feldhaus families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Feldhaus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Feldhaus families in 1911.
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What did your Feldhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feldhaus. 23% of Feldhaus men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Feldhaus women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feldhaus were Laborer and Housework.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Secretary
    11%
  • Housework
    11%

What Feldhaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Feldhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feldhaus 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Feldhaus. 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 Feldhaus. For the veterans among your Feldhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feldhaus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Feldhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Feldhaus in 1962 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feldhaus 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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