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Finske Family History

Finske 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: Fiske, Fenske, Finke, Fincke, Finne, Fink, Finkle, Fine, Finster

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Where is the Finske family from?

You can see how Finske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Finske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Finske families living in Indiana. This was about 68% of all the recorded Finske's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Finske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finske 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 Finske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finske. 43% of Finske men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Finske women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Finske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Finske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finske 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Finske. 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 42 military records available for the last name Finske. For the veterans among your Finske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Finske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Finske in 1963 was 67, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finske 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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