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Felles Family History

Felles 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, Belles, Delles, Febles, Telles, Feltes, Nelles, Gelles, Fells

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Where is the Felles family from?

You can see how Felles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Felles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 23 Felles families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Felles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Felles families in 1911.
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What did your Felles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felles. 30% of Felles men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Felles women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Felles were Store Owner Retail and Housewife. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Store Owner Retail
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Felles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felles 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Felles. 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 110 military records available for the last name Felles. For the veterans among your Felles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felles lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Felles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Felles in 1970 was 83, and 65 in 2002.

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