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Finacan Family History

Finacan Surname 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: Finucan, Finucane, Finan, Kinahan, Finlan, Fineman, Fineran, Finigan

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Where is the Finacan family from?

You can see how Finacan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finacan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Finacan families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Finacan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Finacan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Finacan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finacan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Finacan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Finacan. For the veterans among your Finacan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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