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Feilschmidt Family History

Feilschmidt 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: Reinschmidt, Kleinschmidt, Schmidt, Goldschmidt, Waldschmidt

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Where is the Feilschmidt family from?

You can see how Feilschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feilschmidt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Feilschmidt families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Feilschmidt's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Feilschmidt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feilschmidt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Feilschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feilschmidt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Feilschmidt. 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 3 military records available for the last name Feilschmidt. For the veterans among your Feilschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feilschmidt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1992, in the United States, Feilschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Feilschmidt in 1958 was 58, and 82 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feilschmidt 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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