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Finkas Family History

Finkas 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: Pinkas, Finks, Minas, Farkas, Fink, Finkle, Minhas, Minkus, Finkel

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Where is the Finkas family from?

You can see how Finkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finkas families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Finkas families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Finkas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Finkas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Finkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkas 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Finkas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Finkas. For the veterans among your Finkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Finkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Finkas in 1968 was 90, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finkas 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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