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Felkins Family History

Felkins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Filkins.

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


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Where is the Felkins family from?

You can see how Felkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Felkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Felkins families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Felkins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Felkins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felkins 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 Felkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felkins. 29% of Felkins men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Felkins women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Felkins were Farm Worker and Saleslady.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%

What Felkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Felkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felkins 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Felkins. 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 803 military records available for the last name Felkins. For the veterans among your Felkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felkins lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Felkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Felkins in 1944 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Felkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felkins 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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