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Fingeret Family History

Fingeret 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: Finger, Fingerhut, Wingert, Pinkert, Ringer, Fringer, Ginger, Winger

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Where is the Fingeret family from?

You can see how Fingeret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fingeret family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fingeret families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fingeret's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fingeret families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fingeret surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fingeret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fingeret. 50% of Fingeret women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Sewing Hack Operator
    50%

What Fingeret family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Fingeret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fingeret 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Fingeret. 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 51 military records available for the last name Fingeret. For the veterans among your Fingeret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fingeret lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Fingeret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fingeret in 1963 was 91, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fingeret

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fingeret 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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