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Feldser Family History

Feldser 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: Feldner, Felder, Felser, Felber, Helder, Gelder, Feller, Elder

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Where is the Feldser family from?

You can see how Feldser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feldser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Feldser family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Feldser's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Feldser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feldser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feldser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feldser. 28% of Feldser men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Feldser women worked as a 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
    28%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Repair Shop
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Feldser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Feldser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feldser 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Feldser. 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 62 military records available for the last name Feldser. For the veterans among your Feldser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feldser lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Feldser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Feldser in 1956 was 35, and 80 in 2003.

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