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Finkler Family History

Finkler Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Finkel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Finkler family from?

You can see how Finkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finkler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Finkler families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Finkler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Finkler families in 1911.
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What did your Finkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Operator was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Finkler. 100% of Finkler men worked as an Operator.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%

What Finkler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Finkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Finkler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Finkler. For the veterans among your Finkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Finkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Finkler in 1955 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finkler 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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