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Finden Family History

Finden Surname Meaning

see Findon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Finden family from?

You can see how Finden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Finden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Finden families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Finden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Finden families in 1911.
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What did your Finden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Finden. 50% of Finden men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Builder
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Finden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finden 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Finden. 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 20,000 military records available for the last name Finden. For the veterans among your Finden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Finden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Finden in 1968 was 92, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finden 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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