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Felver Family History

Felver Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Felber.

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


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Where is the Felver family from?

You can see how Felver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Felver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Felver families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Felver's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Felver families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felver 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 Felver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felver. 46% of Felver men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Felver women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Felver were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    46%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Student Nurse
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Felver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Felver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felver 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Felver. 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 286 military records available for the last name Felver. For the veterans among your Felver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felver lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Felver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Felver in 1962 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Felver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felver 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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