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Feisthamel Family History

Feisthamel 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: Fishel, Feltham, Eastham, Crouthamel, Feister, Stramel, Fischel

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Where is the Feisthamel family from?

You can see how Feisthamel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feisthamel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Feisthamel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Feisthamel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Feisthamel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Feisthamel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feisthamel 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 Feisthamel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feisthamel. 60% of Feisthamel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Feisthamel women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Feisthamel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Feisthamel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feisthamel 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Feisthamel. 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 30 military records available for the last name Feisthamel. For the veterans among your Feisthamel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feisthamel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Feisthamel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Feisthamel in 1961 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feisthamel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feisthamel 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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