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Fintel Family History

Fintel Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in northern Germany. The placename probably referred to boggy or low-lying terrain.

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


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Where is the Fintel family from?

You can see how Fintel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fintel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fintel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Fintel families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Fintel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fintel families in 1880.
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What did your Fintel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fintel. 45% of Fintel men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Fintel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fintel were Farm Manger and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Farm Manger
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fintel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fintel 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Fintel. 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 305 military records available for the last name Fintel. For the veterans among your Fintel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fintel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fintel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fintel in 1962 was 54, and 76 in 2003.

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