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Finklang Family History

Finklang 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: Findling, Finlan, Fickling, Kirkland, Finkle, Hickling, Wickland

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Where is the Finklang family from?

You can see how Finklang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finklang family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finklang families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Finklang families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Finklang's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Finklang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finklang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Finklang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Unemployed was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finklang. 100% of Finklang men worked as an Unemployed. .

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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

  • Unemployed
    100%
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Finklang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finklang 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Finklang. 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 45 military records available for the last name Finklang. For the veterans among your Finklang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finklang lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Finklang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Finklang in 1964 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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