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Finkenthal Family History

Finkenthal 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: Lilienthal, Wiesenthal, Felsenthal, Schoenthal, Lowenthal, Finkel

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Where is the Finkenthal family from?

You can see how Finkenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkenthal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Finkenthal families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Finkenthal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Finkenthal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finkenthal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Finkenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pharmacist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finkenthal. 50% of Finkenthal men worked as a Pharmacist. .

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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

  • Pharmacist
    50%
  • Glazier
    50%
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Finkenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkenthal 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Finkenthal. 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 43 military records available for the last name Finkenthal. For the veterans among your Finkenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkenthal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Finkenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Finkenthal in 1965 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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