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Finzel Family History

Finzel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Vinzenz German form of Vincent.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Finzel family from?

You can see how Finzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Finzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Finzel families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Finzel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Finzel families in 1911.
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What did your Finzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finzel. 30% of Finzel men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Finzel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finzel were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Finzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finzel 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Finzel. 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 809 military records available for the last name Finzel. For the veterans among your Finzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finzel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Finzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Finzel in 1958 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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