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Felman Family History

Felman Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a furrier formed with Yiddish fel (see Fell ) + man ‘man’. Compare Fellman . Americanized form of German Fehlmann (see Fehlman ) or of Fellmann (see Fellman ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Melman, Feldman, Kelman, Fellman, Helman, Fehlman, Belman, Elman

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Where is the Felman family from?

You can see how Felman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Felman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Felman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Felman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Felman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felman. 27% of Felman men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Felman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Felman were Laborer and 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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Secretary
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Felman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Felman. 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 244 military records available for the last name Felman. For the veterans among your Felman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Felman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Felman in 1955 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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