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Feynman Family History

Feynman 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: Feinman, Eyman, Henman, Wenman, Penman, Feeman, Fehlman, Frykman

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Where is the Feynman family from?

You can see how Feynman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feynman family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Feynman families living in Ayrshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Feynman's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Feynman families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Feynman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feynman 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Feynman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Feynman. For the veterans among your Feynman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feynman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Feynman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Feynman in 1966 was 66, and 70 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feynman 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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