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Felsenthal Family History

Felsenthal Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Felsen ‘rock’ and Tal ‘valley’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Felsenthal family from?

You can see how Felsenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felsenthal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Felsenthal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Felsenthal families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Felsenthal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Felsenthal families in 1891.
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What did your Felsenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Felsenthal. 52% of Felsenthal men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Felsenthal women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    52%
  • Owner
    12%
  • Butcher
    9%
  • Executive
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Felsenthal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Felsenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felsenthal 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 624 immigration records available for the last name Felsenthal. 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 375 military records available for the last name Felsenthal. For the veterans among your Felsenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felsenthal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Felsenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Felsenthal in 1964 was 73, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Felsenthal 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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