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Fienman Family History

Fienman 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: Fierman, Kinman, Inman, Henman, Freeman, Kielman, Wierman, Nieman

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Where is the Fienman family from?

You can see how Fienman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fienman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fienman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fienman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Fienman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fienman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fienman 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 Fienman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fienman. 100% of Fienman men worked as a Salesman.

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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%

What Fienman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Fienman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fienman 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Fienman. 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 59 military records available for the last name Fienman. For the veterans among your Fienman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fienman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Fienman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fienman in 1953 was 57, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fienman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fienman 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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