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Fellmeth Family History

Fellmeth 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: Hellmuth, Helseth, Feller, Follett, Pellett, Kellett, Helmuth, Nemeth

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Where is the Fellmeth family from?

You can see how Fellmeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fellmeth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fellmeth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Fellmeth families living in New Jersey. This was about 89% of all the recorded Fellmeth's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fellmeth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fellmeth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fellmeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fellmeth. 34% of Fellmeth men worked as a Painter and 100% of Fellmeth women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Fellmeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Fellmeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fellmeth 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Fellmeth. 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 314 military records available for the last name Fellmeth. For the veterans among your Fellmeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fellmeth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fellmeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fellmeth in 1963 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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