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Felhofer Family History

Felhofer 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: Kelnhofer, Freihofer, Flower, Felber, Feldner, Feller, Felger, Felter

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Where is the Felhofer family from?

You can see how Felhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Felhofer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 73% of all the recorded Felhofer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Felhofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Felhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felhofer. 39% of Felhofer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Felhofer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Felhofer were Contractor and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Labor
    31%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Contractor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Felhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Felhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felhofer 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Felhofer. 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 134 military records available for the last name Felhofer. For the veterans among your Felhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felhofer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Felhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Felhofer in 1963 was 77, and 49 in 2004.

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