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Finkelman Family History

Finkelman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial compound of Yiddish finkl ‘sparkle’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Finkelman family from?

You can see how Finkelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkelman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Finkelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 29 Finkelman families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Finkelman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Finkelman families in 1920.
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What did your Finkelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finkelman. 21% of Finkelman men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Finkelman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finkelman were Clerk and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Finkelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkelman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Finkelman. 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 287 military records available for the last name Finkelman. For the veterans among your Finkelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkelman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Finkelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Finkelman in 1962 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

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