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Finking Family History

Finking 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: Filkins, Firkins, Bicking, Sinning, Dinkin, Finken, Freking, Findling

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Where is the Finking family from?

You can see how Finking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finking family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Finking families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Finking family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Finking's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Finking families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finking 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 Finking ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Finking. 100% of Finking women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Finking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finking 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Finking. 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 21 military records available for the last name Finking. For the veterans among your Finking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finking lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Finking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Finking in 1979 was 80, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finking

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finking 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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