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Felso Family History

Felso 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: Fels, Kelso, Falso, Elson, Fell, Felton, Bello, Nelson, Felch, Felix

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Where is the Felso family from?

You can see how Felso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felso family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Felso families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Felso families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Felso's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Felso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Felso. 67% of Felso 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Felso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felso 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Felso. 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 62 military records available for the last name Felso. For the veterans among your Felso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felso lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Felso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Felso in 1972 was 82, and 59 in 1998.

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