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Fellin Family History

Fellin Surname Meaning

Italian (Trentino-South Tyrol): variant of Fellino from a pet form of Fel(l)o a short form of the personal name Raffaello (see Raphael).

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name from a (placename) element cognate with English Fell + the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

It may also be a variant of Fällin (see Fallin).

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


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Where is the Fellin family from?

You can see how Fellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fellin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fellin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Fellin families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Fellin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fellin families in 1911.
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What did your Fellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fellin. 35% of Fellin men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Fellin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fellin were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    35%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    36%
  • Student Nurse
    24%
  • Owner
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fellin 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Fellin. 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 639 military records available for the last name Fellin. For the veterans among your Fellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fellin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fellin in 1956 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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