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Felgner Family History

Felgner 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, Felger, Fellner, Feltner, Felkner, Felber, Eigner, Feller

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Where is the Felgner family from?

You can see how Felgner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felgner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Felgner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Felgner families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Felgner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Felgner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felgner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felgner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felgner. 100% of Felgner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Felgner women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Felgner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Felgner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felgner 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Felgner. 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 386 military records available for the last name Felgner. For the veterans among your Felgner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felgner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Felgner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Felgner in 1951 was 52, and 72 in 2003.

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