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Feilman Family History

Feilman Surname 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: Beilman, Zeilman, Fehlman, Felman, Keilman, Fellman, Heilman, Feinman

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Where is the Feilman family from?

You can see how Feilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feilman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feilman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Feilman families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Feilman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Feilman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feilman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Feilman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Feilman. 100% of Feilman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Feilman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Feilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feilman 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Feilman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Feilman. For the veterans among your Feilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feilman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Feilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Feilman in 1968 was 96, and 92 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feilman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feilman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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