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Finsky Family History

Finsky 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: Minsky, Linsky, Pinsky, Fink, Lansky, Kinsey, Finley, Finney, Fiske

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Where is the Finsky family from?

You can see how Finsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Finsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Finsky families living in Texas. This was about 54% of all the recorded Finsky's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Finsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finsky 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 Finsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Napping and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finsky. 50% of Finsky men worked as a Napping and 50% of Finsky women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finsky were Farmhand and Weaver.

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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

  • Napping
    50%
  • Farmhand
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

What Finsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Finsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finsky 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Finsky. 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 14 military records available for the last name Finsky. For the veterans among your Finsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finsky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1991, in the United States, Finsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Finsky in 1956 was 35, and 86 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finsky 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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