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Feigelson Family History

Feigelson Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): metronymic from Feigel.

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


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Where is the Feigelson family from?

You can see how Feigelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feigelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Feigelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Feigelson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Feigelson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Feigelson families in 1911.
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What did your Feigelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feigelson. 50% of Feigelson men worked as a Painter and 100% of Feigelson women worked as a 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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Feigelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Feigelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feigelson 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Feigelson. 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 77 military records available for the last name Feigelson. For the veterans among your Feigelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feigelson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Feigelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Feigelson in 1965 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feigelson 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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