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Finchem Family History

Finchem 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: Fincham, Finchum, Fincher, Fancher, Finch, Kinchen, Tincher, Fischer

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Where is the Finchem family from?

You can see how Finchem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finchem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Finchem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Finchem families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Finchem's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Finchem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finchem 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 Finchem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finchem. 100% of Finchem men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Finchem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Finchem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finchem 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Finchem. 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 188 military records available for the last name Finchem. For the veterans among your Finchem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finchem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Finchem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Finchem in 1966 was 65, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finchem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finchem 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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