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Felleman Family History

Felleman 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: Elleman, Fellman, Alleman, Bellman, Sellman, Wellman, Mellman

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Where is the Felleman family from?

You can see how Felleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Felleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Felleman families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Felleman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Felleman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felleman. 72% of Felleman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Felleman women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Proprietor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Felleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felleman 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Felleman. 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 121 military records available for the last name Felleman. For the veterans among your Felleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felleman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Felleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Felleman in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 2003.

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