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Feltgen Family History

Feltgen 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: Felten, Felton, Felger, Felter, Bestgen, Velten, Felsen, Fergen

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Where is the Feltgen family from?

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

What did your Feltgen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Feltgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feltgen 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Feltgen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Feltgen. For the veterans among your Feltgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feltgen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Feltgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Feltgen in 1966 was 73, and 95 in 2000.

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