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Finsterwalde Family History

Finsterwalde 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: Winstead, Fitzgerald, Finster, Interrante, Winterfeld, Fenstermacher

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Where is the Finsterwalde family from?

You can see how Finsterwalde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finsterwalde family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Finsterwalde family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Finsterwalde's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Finsterwalde families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Finsterwalde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finsterwalde 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Finsterwalde. 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 4 military records available for the last name Finsterwalde. For the veterans among your Finsterwalde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finsterwalde lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Finsterwalde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Finsterwalde in 1963 was 69, and 88 in 2002.

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