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Fineff Family History

Fineff 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: Neff, Fine, Finer, Mcneff, Rieff, Fines, Field, Hines, Vine, Line

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Where is the Fineff family from?

You can see how Fineff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fineff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fineff family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fineff's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Fineff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fineff 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 44 census records available for the last name Fineff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fineff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fineff. 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 Fineff. For the veterans among your Fineff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fineff lifespan?

Average Fineff life expectancy in 1965 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fineff 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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