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Felmy Family History

Felmy 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: Felty, Helm, Fell, Ferry, Remy, Felch, Felix, Feld, Kelly, Fey

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Where is the Felmy family from?

You can see how Felmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felmy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Felmy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Felmy families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Felmy's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Felmy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felmy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felmy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Felmy. 100% of Felmy men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Felmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felmy 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Felmy. 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 338 military records available for the last name Felmy. For the veterans among your Felmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felmy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Felmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Felmy in 1972 was 49, and 75 in 2001.

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