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Fellenstein Family History

Fellenstein 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: Falkenstein, Gallenstein, Wallenstein, Helfenstein, Levenstein

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Where is the Fellenstein family from?

You can see how Fellenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fellenstein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fellenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Fellenstein families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fellenstein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fellenstein families in 1880.
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What did your Fellenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fellenstein. 34% of Fellenstein men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
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What Fellenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Fellenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fellenstein 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Fellenstein. 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 97 military records available for the last name Fellenstein. For the veterans among your Fellenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fellenstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fellenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fellenstein in 1963 was 66, and 78 in 2003.

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