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Finkenkeller Family History

Finkenkeller 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: Rinkenberger, Finkenbinder, Lindenfelser, Lingenfelter, Appenzeller

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Where is the Finkenkeller family from?

You can see how Finkenkeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkenkeller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finkenkeller families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Finkenkeller families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Finkenkeller's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Finkenkeller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finkenkeller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Finkenkeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finkenkeller. 100% of Finkenkeller men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Finkenkeller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Finkenkeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkenkeller 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Finkenkeller. 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 51 military records available for the last name Finkenkeller. For the veterans among your Finkenkeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkenkeller lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Finkenkeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Finkenkeller in 1966 was 67, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finkenkeller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finkenkeller 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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