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Felland Family History

Felland Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Telemark from Old Norse fall ‘fall’ probably with reference to the site of a landslide.

It combines elements that describe the geographical characteristics of the location.

The term fall refers to a natural occurrence, such as a landslide, indicating a dynamic landscape.

The second element, land, signifies a piece of land or farmstead, emphasizing the agricultural connection.

Together, they suggest a rich historical significance tied to the land and its natural features.

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


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Where is the Felland family from?

You can see how Felland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Felland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Felland families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 26% of all the recorded Felland's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Felland families in 1911.
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What did your Felland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felland. 44% of Felland men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Felland women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Felland were Farm Laborer and Bander.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Operator
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Bander
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 199 immigration records available for the last name Felland. 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 209 military records available for the last name Felland. For the veterans among your Felland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Felland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Felland in 1962 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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