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Feltges Family History

Feltges 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: Feltes, Felger, Felter, Hentges, Felten, Feltus, Fettes, Feltis

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Where is the Feltges family from?

You can see how Feltges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feltges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feltges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Feltges families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Feltges's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Feltges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feltges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feltges ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Feltges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feltges 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Feltges. 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 15 military records available for the last name Feltges. For the veterans among your Feltges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feltges lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1983, in the United States, Feltges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Feltges in 1974 was 80, and 97 in 1983.

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