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Felteau Family History

Felteau 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: Fecteau, Filteau, Feltham, Belleau, Felter, Ferneau, Felten, Feltes

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Where is the Felteau family from?

You can see how Felteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felteau family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Felteau family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Felteau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Felteau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felteau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felteau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Odd Jobs and Private Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felteau. 100% of Felteau men worked as an Odd Jobs and 100% of Felteau women worked as a Private Secretary. .

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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

  • Odd Jobs
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Private Secretary
    100%
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What Felteau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Felteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felteau 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Felteau. 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 40 military records available for the last name Felteau. For the veterans among your Felteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felteau lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Felteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Felteau in 1975 was 84, and 83 in 2002.

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