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Finkbohner Family History

Finkbohner 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: Finkbeiner, Finkbiner, Bohner, Finner, Fickbohm, Finkler, Kohner

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Where is the Finkbohner family from?

You can see how Finkbohner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkbohner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Finkbohner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Finkbohner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Finkbohner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Finkbohner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finkbohner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Finkbohner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Finkbohner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkbohner 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Finkbohner. 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 183 military records available for the last name Finkbohner. For the veterans among your Finkbohner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkbohner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Finkbohner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Finkbohner in 1951 was 57, and 56 in 2002.

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