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Felsenberg Family History

Felsenberg 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: Falkenberg, Ellenberg, Eisenberg, Wesenberg, Weisenberg, Kallenberg

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Where is the Felsenberg family from?

You can see how Felsenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felsenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Felsenberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Felsenberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Felsenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felsenberg 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 Felsenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felsenberg. 100% of Felsenberg men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Felsenberg women worked as a Stenographer.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Bk Keeper
    40%

What Felsenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Felsenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felsenberg 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Felsenberg. 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 Felsenberg. For the veterans among your Felsenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felsenberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Felsenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Felsenberg in 1966 was 67, and 94 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felsenberg 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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