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Feinsilber Family History

Feinsilber 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: Fernsler, Heinmiller, Steinhilber, Reinmiller, Felber, Fenster

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Where is the Feinsilber family from?

You can see how Feinsilber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feinsilber family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Feinsilber families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Feinsilber's in USA. New York had the highest population of Feinsilber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feinsilber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feinsilber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feinsilber. 63% of Feinsilber men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Feinsilber women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    63%
  • Tailor
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Feinsilber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feinsilber 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Feinsilber. 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 42 military records available for the last name Feinsilber. For the veterans among your Feinsilber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feinsilber lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Feinsilber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Feinsilber in 1953 was 42, and 93 in 2004.

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