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Felau Family History

Felau Name 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: Feliu, Felan, Lau, Fell, Vela, Blau, Elam, Felch, Felix, Feld

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Where is the Felau family from?

You can see how Felau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Felau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Felau families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Felau's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Felau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felau ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Felau ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Felau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felau 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Felau. 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 3 military records available for the last name Felau. For the veterans among your Felau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Felau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Felau in 1965 was 58, and 76 in 1985.

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