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Finsterle Family History

Finsterle 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, Fenster, Oesterle, Sterle, Fister, Fintel, Rinderle, Kinstle

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Where is the Finsterle family from?

You can see how Finsterle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finsterle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finsterle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Finsterle family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Finsterle's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Finsterle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finsterle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Finsterle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finsterle 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Finsterle. 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 Finsterle. For the veterans among your Finsterle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finsterle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Finsterle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Finsterle in 1964 was 79, and 101 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finsterle 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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