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Fellig Family History

Fellig 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: Fellin, Felling, Ellig, Fell, Feig, Helling, Felix, Feller, Mellis

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Where is the Fellig family from?

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

What did your Fellig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Fellig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fellig 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Fellig. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fellig. For the veterans among your Fellig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fellig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fellig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fellig in 1967 was 62, and 72 in 2003.

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