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Findeisen Family History

Findeisen Surname Meaning

German: nickname for an apprentice blacksmith or journeyman from Middle High German vind- (from vinden ‘to find’) + īsen ‘iron metal’ literally ‘find the iron’.

Apprentice names were often humorous; they were traditionally bestowed at high-spirited initiation ceremonies.

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


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Where is the Findeisen family from?

You can see how Findeisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findeisen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Findeisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Findeisen families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Findeisen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Findeisen families in 1911.
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What did your Findeisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Findeisen. 34% of Findeisen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Findeisen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Findeisen were Plasterer and New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Knitter
    20%
  • Plasterer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Findeisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findeisen 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 800 immigration records available for the last name Findeisen. 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 Findeisen. For the veterans among your Findeisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Findeisen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Findeisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Findeisen in 1960 was 64, and 42 in 2004.

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