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Felgemaker Family History

Felgemaker 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: Felgenhauer, Fenstemaker, Felger, Flecker, Slaymaker, Rademaker

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Where is the Felgemaker family from?

You can see how Felgemaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felgemaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Felgemaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Felgemaker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Felgemaker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Felgemaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felgemaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felgemaker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Felgemaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felgemaker 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Felgemaker. 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 26 military records available for the last name Felgemaker. For the veterans among your Felgemaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felgemaker lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Felgemaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Felgemaker in 1971 was 65, and 92 in 1995.

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