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Finkerstein Family History

Finkerstein 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: Finkelstein, Winterstein, Dinerstein, Fierstein, Falkenstein

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Where is the Finkerstein family from?

You can see how Finkerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkerstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finkerstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Finkerstein families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Finkerstein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Finkerstein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Finkerstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkerstein 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Finkerstein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Finkerstein. For the veterans among your Finkerstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkerstein lifespan?

Average Finkerstein life expectancy in 1971 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finkerstein 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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