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Finitz Family History

Finitz 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: Fitz, Fleitz, Lintz, Kanitz, Kienitz, Fietz, Heinitz, Gintz, Reinitz

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Where is the Finitz family from?

You can see how Finitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Finitz families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Finitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Finitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Finitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finitz 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Finitz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Finitz. For the veterans among your Finitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finitz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Finitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Finitz in 1973 was 73, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finitz 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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