Origins of the Finkelstein surname

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    In 1921, most Finkelsteins lived in london

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    3,300 Finkelstein Travel & migration records
    800 Finkelsteins found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Finkelstein

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    Sarah

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    Common jobs for Finkelsteins

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Finkelsteins in 1921

    Tailoress

    13

    Housekeeper

    2

    Milliner

    2

    Needlewoman

    2

    Apprentice Dressmaker

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Finkelsteins in 1921

    Tailor

    33

    Salespersons

    18

    Shipping And Receiving Clerks

    16

    Foremen

    15

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    15

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