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Faiman Family History

Faiman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Feinman.

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


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Where is the Faiman family from?

You can see how Faiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faiman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Faiman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Faiman family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Faiman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Faiman families in 1911.
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What did your Faiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faiman. 35% of Faiman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

What Faiman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faiman 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Faiman. 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 246 military records available for the last name Faiman. For the veterans among your Faiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faiman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Faiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Faiman in 1962 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faiman 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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