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Findling Family History

Findling Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a foundling from Middle High German vindelīn German Findling.

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


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Where is the Findling family from?

You can see how Findling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Findling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Findling families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Findling's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Findling families in 1891.
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What did your Findling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Findling. 100% of Findling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Findling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findling 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Findling. 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 359 military records available for the last name Findling. For the veterans among your Findling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Findling lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Findling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Findling in 1956 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Findling 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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