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Finsterbach Family History

Finsterbach 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: Finster, Fischbach, Fenstermacher, Feuerbach, Eisenbach, Winchenbach

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Where is the Finsterbach family from?

You can see how Finsterbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finsterbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finsterbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Finsterbach families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Finsterbach's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Finsterbach families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Finsterbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finsterbach 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Finsterbach. 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 31 military records available for the last name Finsterbach. For the veterans among your Finsterbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finsterbach lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Finsterbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Finsterbach in 1968 was 73, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finsterbach 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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