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Finkenbeiner Family History

Finkenbeiner 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: Finkbeiner, Finkenbinder, Rinkenberger, Finkbiner, Hinkebein

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Where is the Finkenbeiner family from?

You can see how Finkenbeiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkenbeiner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Finkenbeiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Finkenbeiner family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Finkenbeiner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Finkenbeiner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finkenbeiner 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 Finkenbeiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finkenbeiner. 100% of Finkenbeiner men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Finkenbeiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Finkenbeiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkenbeiner 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Finkenbeiner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Finkenbeiner. For the veterans among your Finkenbeiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkenbeiner lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Finkenbeiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Finkenbeiner in 1978 was 63, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finkenbeiner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finkenbeiner 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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