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Origins of the Felse surname

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About the Felses

We have a total number of 141 records for people with the last name Felse.

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Where do most Felses live?

In 1921, most Felses lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Felses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 126 records for the Felse surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Felses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Felse first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Annie
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Felses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Felses in 1921
Cleaner

1

Domestic Servant

1

Farm Laborer

1

House Assistant (Dom Ser)

1

Nursemaid

1

Common Male occupations for Felses in 1921
Coal Miner On Surface Below

2

Farm Laborer

2

Groom

2

Bricklayer

1

Brickmaker

1

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