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Felender Family History

Felender 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: Feldner, Melander, Ellender, Helander, Blender, Fender, Welander

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Where is the Felender family from?

You can see how Felender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felender family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Felender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Felender families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Felender's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Felender families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felender ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Felender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felender 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Felender. 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 2 military records available for the last name Felender. For the veterans among your Felender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felender lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Felender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Felender in 1997 was 77, and 84 in 2002.

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