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Feigelman Family History

Feigelman 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: Eidelman, Fliegelman, Engelman, Beidelman, Seidelman, Teitelman

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Where is the Feigelman family from?

You can see how Feigelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feigelman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Feigelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Feigelman family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feigelman's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Feigelman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feigelman 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 Feigelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feigelman. 38% of Feigelman men worked as a Cutter and 58% of Feigelman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feigelman were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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

  • Cutter
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    58%
  • Housewife
    43%

What Feigelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Feigelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feigelman 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Feigelman. 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 138 military records available for the last name Feigelman. For the veterans among your Feigelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feigelman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Feigelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Feigelman in 1965 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

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