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Feinstein Family History

Feinstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German fein ‘fine’ + Stein ‘stone’. Compare Finestone.

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


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Where is the Feinstein family from?

You can see how Feinstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feinstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feinstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Feinstein families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Feinstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feinstein families in 1891.
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What did your Feinstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Feinstein. 100% of Feinstein men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 100% of Feinstein 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Feinstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feinstein 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Feinstein. 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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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Feinstein. For the veterans among your Feinstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feinstein lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Feinstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Feinstein in 1944 was 25, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feinstein 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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