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Feldschmidt Family History

Feldschmidt 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: Goldschmidt, Waldschmidt, Reinschmidt, Delashmit, Schmidt

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Where is the Feldschmidt family from?

You can see how Feldschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feldschmidt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feldschmidt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Feldschmidt families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Feldschmidt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Feldschmidt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Feldschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feldschmidt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Feldschmidt. 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 49 military records available for the last name Feldschmidt. For the veterans among your Feldschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feldschmidt lifespan?

Average Feldschmidt life expectancy in 1992 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feldschmidt 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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