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Feinen Family History

Feinen 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: Feiner, Leinen, Meinen, Heinen, Feigen, Heiden, Leiner, Eisen, Feige

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Where is the Feinen family from?

You can see how Feinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feinen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feinen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Feinen families living in Kent. This was about 86% of all the recorded Feinen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Feinen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feinen 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 Feinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feinen. 100% of Feinen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Feinen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Feinen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Feinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feinen 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Feinen. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Feinen. For the veterans among your Feinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feinen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Feinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Feinen in 1966 was 95, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feinen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feinen 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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