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Feltrop Family History

Feltrop 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: Felton, Holtrop, Fetrow, Elton, Fenton, Belton, Feltham, Melton

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Where is the Feltrop family from?

You can see how Feltrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feltrop family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feltrop families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Feltrop family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Feltrop's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Feltrop families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feltrop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feltrop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feltrop. 60% of Feltrop men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Feltrop women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Feltrop family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Feltrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feltrop 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Feltrop. 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 60 military records available for the last name Feltrop. For the veterans among your Feltrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feltrop lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Feltrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Feltrop in 1956 was 44, and 54 in 2003.

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