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Finkenbiner Family History

Finkenbiner 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: Finkenbinder, Finkbiner, Finkbeiner, Ankenbauer, Linsenbigler

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Where is the Finkenbiner family from?

You can see how Finkenbiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkenbiner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Finkenbiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Finkenbiner family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Finkenbiner's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Finkenbiner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finkenbiner 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 Finkenbiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finkenbiner. 50% of Finkenbiner men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Finkenbiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Finkenbiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkenbiner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Finkenbiner. 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 85 military records available for the last name Finkenbiner. For the veterans among your Finkenbiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkenbiner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Finkenbiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Finkenbiner in 1962 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finkenbiner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finkenbiner 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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