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Felske Name Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized pet form of an Old Slavic personal name such as Velislav based on the element vel (from Old Slavic velьjь) ‘big great’ also ‘significant’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fenske, Teske, Jeske, Venske, Neske, Belshe, Wenske, Felkel, Oelfke

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Where is the Felske family from?

You can see how Felske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Felske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Felske families living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Felske's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Felske families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felske ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Felske. 100% of Felske men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Felske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felske 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Felske. 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 529 military records available for the last name Felske. For the veterans among your Felske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felske lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Felske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Felske in 1956 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

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