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Felinger Family History

Felinger 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: Selinger, Fellinger, Zelinger, Slinger, Beringer, Finger, Feldner

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Where is the Felinger family from?

You can see how Felinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Felinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Felinger families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Felinger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Felinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Felinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felinger 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Felinger. 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 72 military records available for the last name Felinger. For the veterans among your Felinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felinger lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1993, in the United States, Felinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Felinger in 1991 was 74, and 61 in 1993.

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