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Feinberg Family History

Feinberg Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German fein ‘fine’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Feinberg family from?

You can see how Feinberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feinberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Feinberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Feinberg families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Feinberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feinberg families in 1891.
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What did your Feinberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Feinberg. 100% of Feinberg 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Feinberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feinberg 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Feinberg. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Feinberg. For the veterans among your Feinberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feinberg lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Feinberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Feinberg in 1947 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feinberg 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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