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Federman Family History

Federman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Federmann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: occupational name for a trader in feathers or quill pens or an upholsterer.

A variant of Feder with the addition of Middle High German man, German Mann ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Federman family from?

You can see how Federman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Federman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Federman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Federman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Federman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Federman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Federman 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 Federman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Federman. 100% of Federman men worked as a Student and 80% of Federman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Student
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Dress Machinist
    20%

What Federman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Federman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Federman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Federman. 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 521 military records available for the last name Federman. For the veterans among your Federman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Federman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Federman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Federman in 1961 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Federman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Federman 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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