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Felte Family History

Felte Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Felter, Felt, Feltz, Felty, Felten, Feltes, Felde, Welte, Felts

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Where is the Felte family from?

You can see how Felte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Felte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Felte families living in Massachusetts. This was about 52% of all the recorded Felte's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Felte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felte 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 Felte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Felte. 34% of Felte 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Felte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Felte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felte 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Felte. 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 50 military records available for the last name Felte. For the veterans among your Felte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felte lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Felte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Felte in 1977 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Felte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felte 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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