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Finkenauer Family History

Finkenauer 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: Ankenbauer, Winkelbauer, Eichenauer, Wittenauer, Eisenhauer, Feinauer

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Where is the Finkenauer family from?

You can see how Finkenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finkenauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finkenauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Finkenauer families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Finkenauer's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Finkenauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finkenauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Finkenauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finkenauer. 100% of Finkenauer women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Finkenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finkenauer 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Finkenauer. 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 110 military records available for the last name Finkenauer. For the veterans among your Finkenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finkenauer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Finkenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Finkenauer in 1966 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

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