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Feldheim Family History

Feldheim 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: Feldner, Feltham, Wertheim, Sundheim, Feldberg, Nesheim, Solheim

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Where is the Feldheim family from?

You can see how Feldheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feldheim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feldheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Feldheim families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Feldheim's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feldheim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feldheim 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 Feldheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Feldheim. 50% of Feldheim men worked as a General Labourer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • German Refugee
    50%

What Feldheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Feldheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feldheim 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Feldheim. 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 238 military records available for the last name Feldheim. For the veterans among your Feldheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feldheim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Feldheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Feldheim in 1963 was 72, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feldheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feldheim 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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