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Fienstien Family History

Fienstien 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: Fenster, Finster, Fierstein, Fiester, Fenton, Einstein, Winston

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Where is the Fienstien family from?

You can see how Fienstien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fienstien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fienstien families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fienstien's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fienstien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fienstien 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 Fienstien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fienstien. 50% of Fienstien men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Fienstien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Fienstien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fienstien 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fienstien. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fienstien. For the veterans among your Fienstien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fienstien lifespan?

Average Fienstien life expectancy in 1975 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fienstien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fienstien 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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