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Feldenstein Family History

Feldenstein Name 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: Falkenstein, Goldenstein, Feldstein, Helfenstein, Levenstein

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Where is the Feldenstein family from?

You can see how Feldenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feldenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Feldenstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Feldenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Feldenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feldenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feldenstein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Feldenstein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Feldenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feldenstein 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Feldenstein. 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 3 military records available for the last name Feldenstein. For the veterans among your Feldenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feldenstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Feldenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Feldenstein in 1964 was 81, and 87 in 1989.

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