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Origins of the Felton surname

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About the Feltons

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Where do most Feltons live?

In 1921, most Feltons lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Feltons

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We have 22,000 records for the Felton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Feltons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Felton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Feltons

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

Common Female occupations for Feltons in 1921
Laundress

72

Dressmaker

66

Domestic Servant

49

General Servant Domestic

47

Charwoman

43

Common Male occupations for Feltons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

129

Coal Miner

113

General Labourer

77

Farm Labourer

71

Carman

53

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