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Feldstein Family History

Feldstein Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Feld ‘field’ + Stein ‘stone’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Goldstein, Waldstein, Feinstein, Weinstein, Feuerstein, Perlstein

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Where is the Feldstein family from?

You can see how Feldstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feldstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feldstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Feldstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Feldstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Feldstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feldstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feldstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feldstein. 29% of Feldstein men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Feldstein women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feldstein were Manager and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Feldstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feldstein 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Feldstein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Feldstein. For the veterans among your Feldstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feldstein lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Feldstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Feldstein in 1959 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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