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Feinour Family History

Feinour 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: Feinauer, Feiner, Rednour, Leiner, Heino, Finger, Leino, Fringer

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Where is the Feinour family from?

You can see how Feinour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feinour family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Feinour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Feinour families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feinour's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Feinour families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feinour 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 Feinour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feinour. 24% of Feinour men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Hired Hand
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%

What Feinour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Feinour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feinour 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Feinour. 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 Feinour. For the veterans among your Feinour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feinour lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Feinour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Feinour in 1948 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feinour

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feinour 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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