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Felthousen Family History

Felthousen 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: Feldhausen, Fieldhouse, Bolthouse, Holthusen, Wellhausen, Althouse

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Where is the Felthousen family from?

You can see how Felthousen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felthousen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Felthousen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Felthousen families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Felthousen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Felthousen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felthousen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felthousen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Florist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Felthousen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felthousen 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Felthousen. 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 132 military records available for the last name Felthousen. For the veterans among your Felthousen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felthousen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Felthousen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Felthousen in 1950 was 52, and 79 in 2003.

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