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Fellin Family History

Fellin Name Meaning

Italian: Venetian variant of Fellino, Fellini, from a pet form of Fel(l)o, a short form of the personal name Raffaello (see Raphael). Swedish: ornamental name, probably from a place-name element cognate with English Fell + the Swedish adjectival suffix -in, based on Latin -inius.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Sellin, Yellin, Follin, Bellin, Fallin, Pellino, Ellen, Merlin

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Where is the Fellin family from?

You can see how Fellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fellin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fellin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Fellin families living in Alabama. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fellin's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Fellin families in 1880.
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What did your Fellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fellin. 35% of Fellin men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Fellin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fellin were Farming and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    36%
  • Student Nurse
    24%
  • Owner
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fellin 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Fellin. 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 639 military records available for the last name Fellin. For the veterans among your Fellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fellin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fellin in 1956 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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