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Fien Name Meaning

German: variant of Fiene .

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


Similar surnames: Kien, Fiene, Fier, Finn, Wien, Fies, Sien, Oien, Lien, Bien

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Where is the Fien family from?

You can see how Fien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fien family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Fien's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fien families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fien ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Tailor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Clerk Office
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fien 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Fien. 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 630 military records available for the last name Fien. For the veterans among your Fien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fien lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fien in 1963 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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