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Feltch Family History

Feltch 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: Felch, Fetch, Fitch, Flach, Felton, Belich, Kelch, Yelich, Ferch

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Where is the Feltch family from?

You can see how Feltch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feltch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feltch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Feltch families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Feltch's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Feltch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feltch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feltch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feltch. 62% of Feltch men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    62%
  • Plasterer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
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What Feltch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feltch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feltch 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Feltch. 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 357 military records available for the last name Feltch. For the veterans among your Feltch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feltch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Feltch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Feltch in 1963 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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