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Finzell Family History

Finzell 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: Finzel, Finnell, Fennell, Lindell, Tinnell, Gingell, Finkel, Frizzell

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Where is the Finzell family from?

You can see how Finzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finzell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Finzell families living in Michigan. This was about 94% of all the recorded Finzell's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Finzell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Finzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finzell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Finzell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Finzell. For the veterans among your Finzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finzell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Finzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Finzell in 1966 was 48, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finzell 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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