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Finkey Family History

Finkey 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: Finley, Finney, Finkel, Finkley, Finken, Sinkey, Fickey, Tinkey

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Where is the Finkey family from?

You can see how Finkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Finkey family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Finkey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Finkey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Finkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finkey. 55% of Finkey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Finkey women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finkey were Stationary Machine Operator and Waitress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Stationary Machine Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Finkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Finkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkey 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Finkey. 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 173 military records available for the last name Finkey. For the veterans among your Finkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Finkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Finkey in 1955 was 52, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finkey 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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