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Felgar Family History

Felgar Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Felger.

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


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Where is the Felgar family from?

You can see how Felgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felgar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Felgar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Felgar families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Felgar's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Felgar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felgar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Felgar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felgar. 41% of Felgar men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Felgar women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Felgar were Painter 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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Hot Mill Worker
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

What Felgar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Felgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felgar 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Felgar. 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 307 military records available for the last name Felgar. For the veterans among your Felgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felgar lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Felgar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Felgar in 1957 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felgar 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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