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Finchley Family History

Finchley 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: Richley, Finley, Hinckley, Finkley, Fischler, Minchey, Hinchey

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Where is the Finchley family from?

You can see how Finchley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finchley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Finchley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Finchley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Finchley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Finchley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finchley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Finchley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finchley 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Finchley. 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 68 military records available for the last name Finchley. For the veterans among your Finchley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finchley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Finchley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Finchley in 1968 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finchley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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