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Felger Family History

Felger Surname Meaning

German:: occupational name for a wheelwright from an agent derivative of Middle High German velge ‘wooden rim of a wheel’. Compare Felgenhauer.

In some cases, possibly an occupational name for a plowman from an agent derivative of Middle High German valgen velgen ‘to plow’.

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


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Where is the Felger family from?

You can see how Felger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Felger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Felger families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Felger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Felger families in 1911.
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What did your Felger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Felger. 100% of Felger 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Felger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felger 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Felger. 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 Felger. For the veterans among your Felger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Felger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Felger in 1959 was 38, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felger 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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