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Finelayson Family History

Finelayson 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: Finlayson, Fenlason, Finlinson, Nelson, Clayson, Einerson, Fenelon

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Where is the Finelayson family from?

You can see how Finelayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finelayson family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Finelayson families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Finelayson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Finelayson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Finelayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finelayson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Finelayson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Finelayson. For the veterans among your Finelayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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