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Finkelshteyn Family History

Finkelshteyn 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: Finkelstein, Falkenstein, Findeisen, Winterstein, Himmelstein

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Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Finkelshteyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkelshteyn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 110 immigration records available for the last name Finkelshteyn. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Finkelshteyn. For the veterans among your Finkelshteyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkelshteyn lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Finkelshteyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Finkelshteyn in 1981 was 91, and 70 in 2004.

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