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Finkenstaedt Family History

Finkenstaedt 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: Mittelstaedt, Nienstedt, Eisenstadt, Finkelstein, Bockenstedt

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Where is the Finkenstaedt family from?

You can see how Finkenstaedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkenstaedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finkenstaedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Finkenstaedt family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Finkenstaedt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Finkenstaedt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Finkenstaedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkenstaedt 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Finkenstaedt. 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 39 military records available for the last name Finkenstaedt. For the veterans among your Finkenstaedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkenstaedt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Finkenstaedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Finkenstaedt in 1965 was 76, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finkenstaedt 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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