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Finkelhor Family History

Finkelhor 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: Finkel, Finkelman, Winkeler, Finkler, Winkel, Finger, Kinker, Winkler

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Where is the Finkelhor family from?

You can see how Finkelhor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkelhor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Finkelhor families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Finkelhor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Finkelhor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finkelhor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Finkelhor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finkelhor. 100% of Finkelhor men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Finkelhor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkelhor 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Finkelhor. 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 42 military records available for the last name Finkelhor. For the veterans among your Finkelhor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkelhor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Finkelhor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Finkelhor in 1963 was 68, and 73 in 1997.

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