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Fichtenbaum Family History

Fichtenbaum 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: Eichenbaum, Schoenbaum, Eichenlaub, Lichtenberg, Lindenbaum

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Where is the Fichtenbaum family from?

You can see how Fichtenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fichtenbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fichtenbaum families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fichtenbaum's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Fichtenbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fichtenbaum 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 Fichtenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fichtenbaum. 64% of Fichtenbaum men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Fichtenbaum women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    64%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Fichtenbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Fichtenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fichtenbaum 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Fichtenbaum. 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 39 military records available for the last name Fichtenbaum. For the veterans among your Fichtenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fichtenbaum lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Fichtenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fichtenbaum in 1953 was 55, and 79 in 2003.

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