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Felp Family History

Felp 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, Delp, Feld, Fulp, Fels, Felt, Kelp, Welp, Felps, Bell

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Where is the Felp family from?

You can see how Felp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Felp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Felp families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Felp's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Felp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felp ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Felp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felp 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 Felp. 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 26 military records available for the last name Felp. For the veterans among your Felp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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