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Fingerhuth Family History

Fingerhuth 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, Lindenmuth, Wintermute, Finnerty, Finseth

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Where is the Fingerhuth family from?

You can see how Fingerhuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fingerhuth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fingerhuth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Fingerhuth families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fingerhuth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fingerhuth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fingerhuth 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 Fingerhuth ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Fingerhuth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Fingerhuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fingerhuth 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Fingerhuth. 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 218 military records available for the last name Fingerhuth. For the veterans among your Fingerhuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fingerhuth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fingerhuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fingerhuth in 1965 was 78, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fingerhuth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fingerhuth 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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