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Finkenhoefer Family History

Finkenhoefer 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: Linkenhoker, Finkenbinder, Risenhoover, Kelnhofer, Linsenmeyer

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Where is the Finkenhoefer family from?

You can see how Finkenhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkenhoefer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Finkenhoefer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Finkenhoefer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Finkenhoefer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finkenhoefer 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 Finkenhoefer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cutter
    100%

What Finkenhoefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Finkenhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkenhoefer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Finkenhoefer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Finkenhoefer. For the veterans among your Finkenhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkenhoefer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Finkenhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Finkenhoefer in 1964 was 70, and 52 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finkenhoefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finkenhoefer 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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