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Feinthal Family History

Feinthal Name 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: Bernthal, Feltham, Quintal, Bentham, Fincham, Singhal, Fenchel

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Where is the Feinthal family from?

You can see how Feinthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feinthal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Feinthal family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Feinthal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Feinthal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feinthal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feinthal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Feinthal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Feinthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feinthal 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Feinthal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Feinthal. For the veterans among your Feinthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feinthal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Feinthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Feinthal in 1962 was 57, and 90 in 1995.

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