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Feierstein Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Feuerstein .

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


Similar surnames: Fierstein, Feuerstein, Berstein, Kerstein, Gerstein, Borenstein

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Where is the Feierstein family from?

You can see how Feierstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feierstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feierstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Feierstein families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Feierstein's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Feierstein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feierstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feierstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feierstein. 20% of Feierstein men worked as a Manager and 60% of Feierstein women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feierstein were Salesman and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Housework
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feierstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feierstein 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Feierstein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 215 military records available for the last name Feierstein. For the veterans among your Feierstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feierstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Feierstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Feierstein in 1962 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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