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Feitelson Family History

Feitelson 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: Bertelson, Peterson, Reierson, Engelson, Einerson, Ketelsen, Estenson

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Where is the Feitelson family from?

You can see how Feitelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feitelson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Feitelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Feitelson families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Feitelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Feitelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feitelson 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 Feitelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feitelson. 20% of Feitelson men worked as a Tailor and 34% of Feitelson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feitelson were Clerk and Nurse. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    20%
  • Dentist
    20%
  • Electrician
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
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What Feitelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Feitelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feitelson 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Feitelson. 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 318 military records available for the last name Feitelson. For the veterans among your Feitelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feitelson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Feitelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Feitelson in 1962 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

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