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Feistenberg Family History

Feistenberg 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: Furstenberg, Eisenberg, Westenberg, Weisenberg, Fuerstenberg

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Where is the Feistenberg family from?

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

What did your Feistenberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Feistenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feistenberg 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Feistenberg. 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 6 military records available for the last name Feistenberg. For the veterans among your Feistenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feistenberg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Feistenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Feistenberg in 1972 was 88, and 89 in 1986.

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