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Feltey Family History

Feltey 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: Felter, Felty, Felten, Feltes, Felber, Felton, Folley, Feller, Kelsey

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Where is the Feltey family from?

You can see how Feltey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feltey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Feltey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Feltey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Feltey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Feltey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feltey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feltey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Feltey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Feltey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feltey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Feltey. 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 43 military records available for the last name Feltey. For the veterans among your Feltey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feltey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Feltey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Feltey in 1973 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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