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Fincke Name Meaning

German: variant of Fink .

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


Similar surnames: Finck, Finke, Ficke, Finkel, Finks, Finken, Fick, Hinke, Wince, Minck

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Where is the Fincke family from?

You can see how Fincke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fincke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fincke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Fincke families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Fincke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fincke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fincke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fincke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fincke. 52% of Fincke men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Fincke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fincke were Farm Hand and Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    52%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fincke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fincke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fincke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Fincke. For the veterans among your Fincke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fincke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fincke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fincke in 1957 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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