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Feltenbarger Family History

Feltenbarger 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: Feltenberger, Miltenberger, Wertenberger, Wolfenbarger, Wattenbarger

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Where is the Feltenbarger family from?

You can see how Feltenbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feltenbarger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feltenbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Feltenbarger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Feltenbarger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Feltenbarger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feltenbarger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feltenbarger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Feltenbarger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Feltenbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feltenbarger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Feltenbarger. 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 21 military records available for the last name Feltenbarger. For the veterans among your Feltenbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feltenbarger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Feltenbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Feltenbarger in 1968 was 79, and 97 in 2003.

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