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Fenigstein Family History

Fenigstein 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: Feinstein, Einstein, Feuerstein, Weinstein, Beilstein, Bergstein

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Where is the Fenigstein family from?

You can see how Fenigstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenigstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fenigstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenigstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fenigstein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Fenigstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenigstein 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Fenigstein. 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 20 military records available for the last name Fenigstein. For the veterans among your Fenigstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenigstein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fenigstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fenigstein in 1965 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenigstein 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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