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Fellens Family History

Fellens 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: Fellenz, Ellens, Wellens, Fellers, Ellen, Fellows, Feller, Fellin

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Where is the Fellens family from?

You can see how Fellens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fellens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fellens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fellens families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fellens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fellens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fellens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fellens ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bakery Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Fellens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fellens 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fellens. 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 28 military records available for the last name Fellens. For the veterans among your Fellens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fellens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Fellens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fellens in 1970 was 86, and 88 in 1998.

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