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Fellerman Family History

Fellerman 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: Hellerman, Ellerman, Gellerman, Felderman, Kellerman, Fesperman

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Where is the Fellerman family from?

You can see how Fellerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fellerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fellerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Fellerman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fellerman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fellerman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fellerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fellerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fellerman. 29% of Fellerman men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Fellerman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fellerman were Mechanic and Housework. .

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Clerical Work
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fellerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fellerman 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Fellerman. 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 171 military records available for the last name Fellerman. For the veterans among your Fellerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fellerman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fellerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fellerman in 1962 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

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