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Finkenstein Family History

Finkenstein 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, Frankenstein, Eisenstein, Winterstein

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Where is the Finkenstein family from?

You can see how Finkenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkenstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Finkenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Finkenstein family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Finkenstein's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Finkenstein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finkenstein 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 Finkenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finkenstein. 60% of Finkenstein men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Finkenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Finkenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkenstein 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Finkenstein. 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 452 military records available for the last name Finkenstein. For the veterans among your Finkenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkenstein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Finkenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Finkenstein in 1965 was 78, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finkenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finkenstein 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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