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Felthous Family History

Felthous 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: Feldhaus, Feltus, Felton, Fellows, Feltham, Melhus, Fieldhouse

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Where is the Felthous family from?

You can see how Felthous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felthous family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Felthous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Felthous families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Felthous's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Felthous families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felthous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felthous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Felthous. 100% of Felthous men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Felthous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felthous 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Felthous. 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 33 military records available for the last name Felthous. For the veterans among your Felthous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felthous lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Felthous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Felthous in 1967 was 74, and 83 in 1989.

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