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Finkelstone Family History

Finkelstone 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: Finestone, Finkelstein, Firestone, Silverstone, Pinkerton, Freestone

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Where is the Finkelstone family from?

You can see how Finkelstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkelstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Finkelstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Finkelstone families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Finkelstone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Finkelstone families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Finkelstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkelstone 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Finkelstone. 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 49 military records available for the last name Finkelstone. For the veterans among your Finkelstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkelstone lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Finkelstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Finkelstone in 1965 was 63, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finkelstone 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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