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Felan Family History

Felan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Phelan . Hispanic (Felán): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Felman, Nelan, Delany, Kean, Olan, Belan, Gean, Fegan, Ferran, Folan

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Where is the Felan family from?

You can see how Felan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Felan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Felan families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Felan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Felan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Felan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felan. 62% of Felan men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Felan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Felan were Proprietor and Seamstress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Proprietor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Felan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felan 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 809 immigration records available for the last name Felan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 473 military records available for the last name Felan. For the veterans among your Felan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Felan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Felan in 1963 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

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