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Feldberg Family History

Feldberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Feldberg for example in Hesse or the Black Forest.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Feld ‘field’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Feldberg family from?

You can see how Feldberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feldberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feldberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Feldberg families living in Alberta. This was about 96% of all the recorded Feldberg's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Feldberg families in 1911.
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What did your Feldberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Feldberg. 75% of Feldberg 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Farmers Son
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Feldberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feldberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Feldberg. 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 338 military records available for the last name Feldberg. For the veterans among your Feldberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feldberg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Feldberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Feldberg in 1956 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feldberg 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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