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Finfield Family History

Finfield 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: Winfield, Fifield, Infield, Bonfield, Banfield, Canfield, Fairfield

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Where is the Finfield family from?

You can see how Finfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finfield family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Finfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Finfield family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Finfield's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Finfield families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Finfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finfield 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Finfield. 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 2 military records available for the last name Finfield. For the veterans among your Finfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finfield lifespan?

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