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Felz Family History

Felz 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: Fell, Welz, Feld, Fels, Felt, Belz, Feltz, Fetz, Feliz, Selz

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Where is the Felz family from?

You can see how Felz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Felz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Felz families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Felz's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Felz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Felz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felz 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Felz. 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 217 military records available for the last name Felz. For the veterans among your Felz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felz lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Felz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Felz in 1946 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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