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Feldman Family History

Feldman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial extension of Feld (see Feldmann). Americanized form of German Feldmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Feldman family from?

You can see how Feldman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feldman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feldman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 67 Feldman families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Feldman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feldman families in 1891.
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What did your Feldman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Feldman. 17% of Feldman men worked as a Tailor and 69% of Feldman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feldman were Master Tailor and Shop Assistant.

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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

  • Tailor
    17%
  • Ladies Tailor
    17%
  • Taxi Driver
    9%
  • Master Tailor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 97,000 census records available for the last name Feldman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feldman 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 35,000 immigration records available for the last name Feldman. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Feldman. For the veterans among your Feldman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feldman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Feldman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Feldman in 1944 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feldman 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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