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Fienberg Family History

Fienberg Surname 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: Finberg, Freberg, Friedberg, Winberg, Enberg, Freiberg, Stenberg

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Where is the Fienberg family from?

You can see how Fienberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fienberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fienberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Fienberg families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fienberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fienberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fienberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fienberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fienberg. 34% of Fienberg men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Fienberg women worked as a Sales Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fienberg were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Fienberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fienberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fienberg 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Fienberg. 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 120 military records available for the last name Fienberg. For the veterans among your Fienberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fienberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fienberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fienberg in 1962 was 61, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fienberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fienberg 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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