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Felders Family History

Felders 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: Felder, Selders, Fedders, Fellers, Elders, Felber, Helder, Feldner

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Where is the Felders family from?

You can see how Felders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felders family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Felders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Felders families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Felders's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Felders families in 1880.
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What did your Felders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Chambermaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felders. 43% of Felders men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Felders women worked as a Chambermaid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Felders were Farm Laborer and Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Chambermaid
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Felders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felders 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Felders. 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 12 military records available for the last name Felders. For the veterans among your Felders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felders lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Felders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Felders in 1974 was 65, and 35 in 2001.

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