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Finklestein Family History

Finklestein 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: Finkelstein, Einstein, Falkenstein, Winterstein, Millstein

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Where is the Finklestein family from?

You can see how Finklestein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finklestein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Finklestein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Finklestein families living in Texas. This was about 64% of all the recorded Finklestein's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Finklestein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finklestein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Finklestein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finklestein. 18% of Finklestein men worked as a Salesman and 12% of Finklestein women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finklestein were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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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
    18%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Tailor
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Saleslady
    8%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Finklestein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finklestein 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 Finklestein. 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 464 military records available for the last name Finklestein. For the veterans among your Finklestein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finklestein lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Finklestein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Finklestein in 1960 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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