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Finkell Family History

Finkell Surname Meaning

see Finkle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Finkell family from?

You can see how Finkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Finkell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Finkell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Finkell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Finkell families in 1891.
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What did your Finkell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Finkell. 50% of Finkell men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Finkell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finkell were Retired Corporation Labour (unfit) and Shorthand Typist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Retired Corporation Labour (unfit)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Shorthand Typist
    20%

What Finkell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Finkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkell 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Finkell. 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 86 military records available for the last name Finkell. For the veterans among your Finkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Finkell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Finkell in 1965 was 85, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finkell 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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