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Fingleman Family History

Fingleman Name 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: Riggleman, Fingerman, Fineman, Winkleman, Finneman, Fogleman

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Where is the Fingleman family from?

You can see how Fingleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fingleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fingleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Fingleman families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Fingleman's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Fingleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fingleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fingleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fingleman. 100% of Fingleman men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Fingleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fingleman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fingleman. 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 63 military records available for the last name Fingleman. For the veterans among your Fingleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fingleman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Fingleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fingleman in 1960 was 48, and 76 in 2003.

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