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Felchner Family History

Felchner 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: Fechner, Kelchner, Belcher, Feldner, Fulcher, Lechner, Fechter

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Where is the Felchner family from?

You can see how Felchner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felchner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Felchner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Felchner families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Felchner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Felchner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felchner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felchner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Felchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felchner 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Felchner. 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 95 military records available for the last name Felchner. For the veterans among your Felchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felchner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Felchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Felchner in 1963 was 70, and 56 in 2002.

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