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Finkernagel Family History

Finkernagel 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: Silbernagel, Fiegel, Recknagel, Finkel, Nothnagel, Finkbeiner

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Where is the Finkernagel family from?

You can see how Finkernagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkernagel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finkernagel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Finkernagel families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Finkernagel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Finkernagel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finkernagel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Finkernagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkernagel 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Finkernagel. 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 78 military records available for the last name Finkernagel. For the veterans among your Finkernagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkernagel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Finkernagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Finkernagel in 1958 was 52, and 75 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finkernagel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finkernagel 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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