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Felsenfeld Family History

Felsenfeld 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: Weisenfeld, Wiesenfeld, Ehrenfeld, Rosenfeld, Gerstenfeld, Seidenfeld

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Where is the Felsenfeld family from?

You can see how Felsenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felsenfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Felsenfeld families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Felsenfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Felsenfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felsenfeld 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 Felsenfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felsenfeld. 100% of Felsenfeld men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Felsenfeld women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Felsenfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Felsenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felsenfeld 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Felsenfeld. 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 54 military records available for the last name Felsenfeld. For the veterans among your Felsenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felsenfeld lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Felsenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Felsenfeld in 1966 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felsenfeld 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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