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Feenberg Family History

Feenberg 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: Feinberg, Freberg, Weinberg, Levenberg, Enberg, Freiberg, Feldberg

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Where is the Feenberg family from?

You can see how Feenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Feenberg families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Feenberg's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Feenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feenberg 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 Feenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feenberg. 27% of Feenberg men worked as a Salesman and 39% of Feenberg women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feenberg were Operator and Proprietor.

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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
    27%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    39%
  • Watch Cases
    16%
  • Packer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

What Feenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Feenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feenberg 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Feenberg. 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 49 military records available for the last name Feenberg. For the veterans among your Feenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feenberg lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Feenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Feenberg in 1976 was 89, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feenberg 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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