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Finnin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Finan .

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


Similar surnames: Finnen, Finnan, Finnie, Filbin, Linnen, Finnigan, Lannin, Winning

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Where is the Finnin family from?

You can see how Finnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finnin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finnin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Finnin families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Finnin's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Finnin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finnin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Finnin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finnin. 17% of Finnin men worked as a Fireman and 34% of Finnin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finnin were Machinist and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Fireman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Typist
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Finnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnin 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Finnin. 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 419 military records available for the last name Finnin. For the veterans among your Finnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Finnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Finnin in 1963 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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