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Finklea Family History

Finklea Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Finkley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Finklea family from?

You can see how Finklea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finklea family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Finklea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Finklea families living in South Carolina. This was about 53% of all the recorded Finklea's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Finklea families in 1840.
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What did your Finklea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finklea. 37% of Finklea men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Finklea women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finklea were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Finklea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finklea 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Finklea. 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 997 military records available for the last name Finklea. For the veterans among your Finklea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finklea lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Finklea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Finklea in 1952 was 27, and 72 in 2004.

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