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Finkelstine Family History

Finkelstine 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: Finkelstein, Firestine, Finestone, Finkelman, Van Alstine, Firestone

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Where is the Finkelstine family from?

You can see how Finkelstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkelstine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Finkelstine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Finkelstine families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Finkelstine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Finkelstine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finkelstine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Finkelstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finkelstine. 38% of Finkelstine men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Proprietor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Finkelstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkelstine 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Finkelstine. 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 35 military records available for the last name Finkelstine. For the veterans among your Finkelstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkelstine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Finkelstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Finkelstine in 1963 was 71, and 94 in 2003.

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