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Feltus Family History

Feltus Surname Meaning

Variant of Feltes. English: variant of Fieldhouse from Middle English feld(es) ‘field(s)’ + hous ‘house’ for someone who lived in an isolated house surrounded by fields.

Alternatively, it may refer to those who came from a place so named, such as Felthouse near Ford in Staffordshire.

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


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You can see how Feltus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feltus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feltus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Feltus families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Feltus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Feltus families in 1911.
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What did your Feltus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Feltus. 100% of Feltus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Feltus women worked as a Housewife.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Feltus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feltus 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Feltus. 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 721 military records available for the last name Feltus. For the veterans among your Feltus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feltus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Feltus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Feltus in 1960 was 50, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feltus 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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