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Felgen Family History

Felgen 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: Felger, Felsen, Fergen, Felten, Feigen, Felber, Ellen, Felton, Elsen

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Where is the Felgen family from?

You can see how Felgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Felgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Felgen families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Felgen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Felgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felgen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Felgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felgen 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 Felgen. 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 109 military records available for the last name Felgen. For the veterans among your Felgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felgen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Felgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Felgen in 1963 was 73, and 94 in 2002.

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