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Feldberg Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places named Feldberg, for example in Hesse or the Black Forest. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name composed of German Feld ‘field’ + Berg ‘mountain’, ‘hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Goldberg, Hellberg, Helberg, Mehlberg, Feldner, Selberg, Milberg

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Feldberg Family Origin

Where is the Feldberg family from?

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You can see how Feldberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feldberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feldberg families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Feldberg families living in Washington. This was about 46% of all the recorded Feldberg's in the USA. Washington had the highest population of Feldberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feldberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Feldberg Family Occupations

What did your Feldberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Feldberg occupation in the USA was Farmer. 67% of Feldberg's were Farmers. Farmer and Clothing House were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Feldberg.

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  • Farmer

    67%

  • Clothing House

    33%

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

Feldberg Historical Records

What Feldberg family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Feldberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feldberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Feldberg. 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 Card

There are 338 military records available for the last name Feldberg. For the veterans among your Feldberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Feldberg Life Expectancy

What is the average Feldberg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Feldberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Feldberg in 1956 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feldberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feldberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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