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Felk Family History

Felk 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: Fell, Falk, Feld, Fels, Felt, Elk, Selk, Feck, Delk, Yelk

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Where is the Felk family from?

You can see how Felk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Felk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Felk families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Felk's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Felk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felk. 48% of Felk men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Felk women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Felk were Farming and 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
    48%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Felk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felk 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Felk. 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 158 military records available for the last name Felk. For the veterans among your Felk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felk lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Felk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Felk in 1973 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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