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Feldmann Family History

Feldmann Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived in open country from Middle High German velt ‘expanse of open country’ (see Feld) + man ‘man’. Compare Feldman Fieldman and Philmon.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial extension of Feld composed of German Feld ‘field’ + Mann ‘man’. Compare Feldman and Fieldman.

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


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Where is the Feldmann family from?

You can see how Feldmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feldmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Feldmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Feldmann families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Feldmann's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Feldmann families in 1891.
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What did your Feldmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman Alien Refugee and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Feldmann. 50% of Feldmann men worked as a Cowman Alien Refugee and 75% of Feldmann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feldmann were Tailor and Sister Of Religion.

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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

  • Cowman Alien Refugee
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Sister Of Religion
    25%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Feldmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feldmann 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Feldmann. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Feldmann. For the veterans among your Feldmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feldmann lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Feldmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Feldmann in 1953 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feldmann 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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