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Finkler Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Finkel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Winkler, Finkel, Fishler, Minkler, Finkle, Fixler, Fiedler, Linker

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Where is the Finkler family from?

You can see how Finkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finkler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Finkler family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Finkler's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Finkler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finkler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Finkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finkler. 20% of Finkler men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Finkler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finkler were Clerk and Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Packer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Finkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Finkler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Finkler. For the veterans among your Finkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Finkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Finkler in 1955 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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