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Fingerson Family History

Fingerson 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: Ingerson, Einerson, Fenderson, Jinkerson, Fingerman, Fogerson

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Where is the Fingerson family from?

You can see how Fingerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fingerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fingerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Fingerson families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fingerson's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Fingerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fingerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fingerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fingerson. 100% of Fingerson 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
    100%

What Fingerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fingerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fingerson 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Fingerson. 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 71 military records available for the last name Fingerson. For the veterans among your Fingerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fingerson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fingerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fingerson in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fingerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fingerson 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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