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Fellay Family History

Fellay 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: Fella, Falla, Fell, Folley, Kallay, Pella, Feller, Kelly, Sella

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Where is the Fellay family from?

You can see how Fellay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fellay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fellay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Fellay families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fellay's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fellay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fellay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fellay ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Fellay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fellay 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Fellay. 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 35 military records available for the last name Fellay. For the veterans among your Fellay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fellay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1978, in the United States, Fellay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fellay in 1964 was 72, and 74 in 1978.

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