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You can see how Fimister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fimister family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fimister families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Fimister families living in Moray. This was about 88% of all the recorded Fimister's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Fimister families in 1841.

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Census Records

There are 803 census records available for the last name Fimister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fimister 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Fimister. 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 30 military records available for the last name Fimister. For the veterans among your Fimister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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