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Fintz Family History

Fintz 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: Fitz, Lintz, Fietz, Gintz, Wintz, Filtz, Kintz, Mintz, Hintz, Bintz

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Where is the Fintz family from?

You can see how Fintz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fintz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fintz families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Fintz families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fintz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Fintz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fintz 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 331 census records available for the last name Fintz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fintz 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Fintz. 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 74 military records available for the last name Fintz. For the veterans among your Fintz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fintz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Fintz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fintz in 1966 was 88, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fintz 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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