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Fineout Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Finaud or its Dutch adapted form Fijnaut a nickname from fin ‘fine subtle delicate sharp’ for an acute keen or witty man.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pineo, Fierst, Finer, Fineman, Minott, Tineo, Finelli, Fiest, Linkous

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Where is the Fineout family from?

You can see how Fineout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fineout family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fineout families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Fineout family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fineout's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fineout families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fineout surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fineout ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Fineout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fineout 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fineout. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 156 military records available for the last name Fineout. For the veterans among your Fineout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fineout lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fineout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fineout in 1964 was 73, and 59 in 2004.

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