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Felean Family History

Felean 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: Felman, Felan, Felton, Selman, Kelman, Elman, Mclean, Belan, Fellin

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Where is the Felean family from?

You can see how Felean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felean family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Felean family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Felean's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Felean families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Framework Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Felean. 100% of Felean men worked as a Framework Man. .

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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

  • Framework Man
    100%
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Felean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felean 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Felean. 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 7 military records available for the last name Felean. For the veterans among your Felean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felean lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1981, in the United States, Felean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Felean in 1977 was 54, and 64 in 1981.

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