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Felsner Family History

Felsner 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: Feldner, Elsner, Felser, Felsher, Fellner, Feltner, Felkner, Felber

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Where is the Felsner family from?

You can see how Felsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felsner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Felsner families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Felsner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Felsner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felsner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felsner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felsner. 50% of Felsner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Felsner women worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Felsner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Felsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felsner 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Felsner. 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 423 military records available for the last name Felsner. For the veterans among your Felsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felsner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Felsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Felsner in 1950 was 39, and 79 in 2003.

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