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Feins Family History

Feins 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: Fein, Leins, Feind, Weins, Beins, Heins, Reins, Meins, Ferns, Feng

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Where is the Feins family from?

You can see how Feins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Feins families living in London. This was about 79% of all the recorded Feins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feins 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 Feins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feins. 25% of Feins men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Feins women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Retail Milk Distruction
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Barber
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feins 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Feins. 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 69 military records available for the last name Feins. For the veterans among your Feins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feins lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Feins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Feins in 1957 was 52, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feins 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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