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Findeiss Family History

Findeiss 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: Findeisen, Windels, Fiddes, Linders, Hindes, Winders, Deiss, Finder

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Where is the Findeiss family from?

You can see how Findeiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findeiss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Findeiss families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Findeiss's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Findeiss families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Findeiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findeiss 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Findeiss. 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 254 military records available for the last name Findeiss. For the veterans among your Findeiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Findeiss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Findeiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Findeiss in 1964 was 44, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Findeiss 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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