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Fingerhood Family History

Fingerhood 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: Fingerhut, Finger, Ingersoll, Underwood, Nearhood, Livergood

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Where is the Fingerhood family from?

You can see how Fingerhood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fingerhood family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fingerhood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fingerhood families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 90% of all the recorded Fingerhood's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fingerhood families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Fingerhood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fingerhood 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Fingerhood. 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 25 military records available for the last name Fingerhood. For the veterans among your Fingerhood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fingerhood lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Fingerhood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fingerhood in 1974 was 81, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fingerhood 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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