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Finke Family History

Finke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Fink.

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


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Where is the Finke family from?

You can see how Finke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Finke families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Finke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Finke families in 1891.
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What did your Finke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Finke. 100% of Finke 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 14,000 census records available for the last name Finke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finke 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Finke. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Finke. For the veterans among your Finke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finke lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Finke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Finke in 1947 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finke 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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