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Finkam Family History

Finkam 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: Fink, Finkle, Winham, Finkel, Fincham, Fina, Finan, Finken, Pinkham

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Where is the Finkam family from?

You can see how Finkam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Finkam family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Finkam's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Finkam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finkam 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 27 census records available for the last name Finkam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkam 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Finkam. 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 3 military records available for the last name Finkam. For the veterans among your Finkam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkam lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1994, in the United States, Finkam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Finkam in 1960 was 55, and 86 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finkam 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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