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Feldhamer Family History

Feldhamer 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: Fellhauer, Feldbauer, Feldner, Feltham, Feldkamp, Feldhaus

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Where is the Feldhamer family from?

You can see how Feldhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feldhamer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feldhamer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Feldhamer families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Feldhamer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Feldhamer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feldhamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feldhamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feldhamer. 50% of Feldhamer men worked as a Butcher. .

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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

  • Butcher
    50%
  • Presser
    50%
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What Feldhamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Feldhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feldhamer 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Feldhamer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Feldhamer. For the veterans among your Feldhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feldhamer lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Feldhamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Feldhamer in 1985 was 55, and 77 in 1998.

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