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Finkelmeier Family History

Finkelmeier 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: Finkbeiner, Linsenmeyer, Berkemeier, Vietmeier, Fangmeier, Angermeier

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Where is the Finkelmeier family from?

You can see how Finkelmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkelmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finkelmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Finkelmeier families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Finkelmeier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Finkelmeier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Finkelmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkelmeier 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Finkelmeier. 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 42 military records available for the last name Finkelmeier. For the veterans among your Finkelmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkelmeier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Finkelmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Finkelmeier in 1967 was 78, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finkelmeier 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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