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Finkelburg Family History

Finkelburg 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: Kisselburg, Funderburg, Fineberg, Mekelburg, Falkenberg, Eichelberg

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Where is the Finkelburg family from?

You can see how Finkelburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkelburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Finkelburg family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Finkelburg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Finkelburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finkelburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Finkelburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Finkelburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkelburg 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Finkelburg. 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 5 military records available for the last name Finkelburg. For the veterans among your Finkelburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkelburg lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Finkelburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Finkelburg in 1983 was 76, and 84 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finkelburg 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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