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Fineman Family History

Fineman Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Feinmann or Feinman.

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


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Where is the Fineman family from?

You can see how Fineman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fineman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fineman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Fineman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fineman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fineman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fineman 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 Fineman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wharf Labourer Hea and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fineman. 34% of Fineman men worked as a Wharf Labourer Hea and 77% of Fineman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fineman were Cabinet Maker and Clerk (hardware Factors.

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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

  • Wharf Labourer Hea
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%
  • Cabinet Maker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%
  • Clerk (hardware Factors
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fineman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fineman 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 996 immigration records available for the last name Fineman. 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 669 military records available for the last name Fineman. For the veterans among your Fineman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fineman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fineman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fineman in 1958 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fineman 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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