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Fainberg Family History

Fainberg 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: Finberg, Feinberg, Weinberg, Winberg, Friberg, Linberg, Grinberg

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Where is the Fainberg family from?

You can see how Fainberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fainberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fainberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Fainberg families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fainberg's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fainberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fainberg 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 Fainberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Social Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fainberg. 32% of Fainberg men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Fainberg women worked as a Social Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fainberg were Owner and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Owner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Social Worker
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Fainberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Fainberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fainberg 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Fainberg. 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 75 military records available for the last name Fainberg. For the veterans among your Fainberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fainberg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Fainberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fainberg in 1960 was 51, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fainberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fainberg 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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