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Fellem Family History

Fellem 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: Feller, Hellem, Mellem, Fullem, Kellem, Geller, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Fellem family from?

You can see how Fellem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fellem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Fellem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fellem families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fellem's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fellem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fellem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fellem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fellem. 100% of Fellem 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 40 census records available for the last name Fellem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fellem 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Fellem. 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 29 military records available for the last name Fellem. For the veterans among your Fellem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fellem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Fellem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Fellem in 1964 was 78, and 69 in 1995.

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