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Feind Family History

Feind Surname Meaning

German: nickname meaning ‘enemy’ from Middle High German viant mostly in compounds.

For instance, Bauernfeind meaning ‘enemy of farmers or peasants’.

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


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Where is the Feind family from?

You can see how Feind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feind family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feind families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Feind families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Feind's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Feind families in 1911.
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What did your Feind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clenical Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feind. 30% of Feind men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Feind women worked as a Clenical Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feind were Truck Driver and 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Helper
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clenical Work
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Feind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feind 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 Feind. 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 358 military records available for the last name Feind. For the veterans among your Feind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feind lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Feind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Feind in 1963 was 93, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feind 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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