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Finzen Family History

Finzen 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: Finken, Filzen, Finzel, Finnen, Linden, Finger, Finne, Finn, Lingen

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Where is the Finzen family from?

You can see how Finzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finzen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Finzen families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Finzen's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Finzen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Finzen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Finzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finzen 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Finzen. 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 95 military records available for the last name Finzen. For the veterans among your Finzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finzen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Finzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Finzen in 1965 was 73, and 55 in 2004.

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