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Finkeldey Family History

Finkeldey 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: Finkley, Finkle, Winkley, Finley, Finkel, Binkley, Pinkley, Finkelman

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Where is the Finkeldey family from?

You can see how Finkeldey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkeldey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finkeldey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Finkeldey families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Finkeldey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Finkeldey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finkeldey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Finkeldey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finkeldey. 100% of Finkeldey women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Finkeldey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Finkeldey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkeldey 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Finkeldey. 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 170 military records available for the last name Finkeldey. For the veterans among your Finkeldey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkeldey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2001, in the United States, Finkeldey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Finkeldey in 1947 was 55, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finkeldey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finkeldey 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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