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Feldpausch Family History

Feldpausch Surname Meaning

German: probably from a term meaning literally ‘field bundle’ hence ‘scarecrow’ applied as a nickname for a farmer or for an unkempt individual

or a topographic name for someone who lived by a piece of cultivated land with a scarecrow.

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


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Where is the Feldpausch family from?

You can see how Feldpausch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feldpausch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feldpausch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Feldpausch families living in Indiana. This was about 52% of all the recorded Feldpausch's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Feldpausch families in 1880.
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What did your Feldpausch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feldpausch. 42% of Feldpausch 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farm Operator
    6%

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Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Feldpausch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feldpausch 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Feldpausch. 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 191 military records available for the last name Feldpausch. For the veterans among your Feldpausch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feldpausch lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Feldpausch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Feldpausch in 1956 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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