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Felden Family History

Felden 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: Elden, Selden, Folden, Felsen, Felder, Welden, Felten, Felde, Fielden

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Where is the Felden family from?

You can see how Felden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Felden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Felden families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Felden's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Felden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felden. 28% of Felden men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Felden women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Felden were Salesman and Housemaid. .

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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
    28%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Servant
    20%
  • Housemaid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Felden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felden 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Felden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Felden. For the veterans among your Felden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Felden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Felden in 1964 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

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