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Feinman Family History

Feinman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Fein. Compare Fineman.

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


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Where is the Feinman family from?

You can see how Feinman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feinman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Feinman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Feinman families living in Leicestershire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Feinman's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Feinman families in 1891.
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What did your Feinman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feinman. 25% of Feinman men worked as a Salesman and 26% of Feinman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feinman were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    26%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Feinman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feinman 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 Feinman. 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 601 military records available for the last name Feinman. For the veterans among your Feinman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feinman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Feinman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Feinman in 1942 was 24, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feinman 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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