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Finks Family History

Finks Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Danish and English Fink with the addition of excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Finks family from?

You can see how Finks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Finks families living in Warwickshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Finks's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Finks families in 1891.
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What did your Finks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Finks. 100% of Finks 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Finks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finks 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Finks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Finks. For the veterans among your Finks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finks lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Finks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Finks in 1951 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finks 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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