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Finskey Family History

Finskey 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: Linskey, Insley, Kinsey, Hiskey, Finley, Kinsley, Finster, Finney

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Where is the Finskey family from?

You can see how Finskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finskey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Finskey families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Finskey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Finskey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Finskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finskey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Finskey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Finskey. For the veterans among your Finskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finskey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1973, in the United States, Finskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Finskey in 1968 was 81, and 89 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finskey 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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