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Feistman Family History

Feistman 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: Reitman, Reisman, Fleitman, Westman, Reissman, Gerstman, Weitman

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Where is the Feistman family from?

You can see how Feistman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feistman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Feistman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Feistman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Feistman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feistman 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 Feistman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feistman. 100% of Feistman men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Feistman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Feistman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feistman 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Feistman. 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 19 military records available for the last name Feistman. For the veterans among your Feistman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feistman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Feistman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Feistman in 1965 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feistman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feistman 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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