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Fingland Family History

Fingland Surname Meaning

Primarily from Fingland in Wamphray (Dumfriess) but perhaps occasionally from other places similarly named such as Fingland in Tweedsmuir (Peebless), which is recorded as Fynglen in 1371. Fingland in Bowness (Cumb) is recorded as Finkeland, Finglaund in 1279, and Fingelan / Fyngelan in 1292, with other examples found in Kirkcudbright and Lanark.

The place-names probably all derive from Gaelic fionn ‘white’ + gleann ‘glen, deep valley’. This etymology suggests a common geographical feature associated with these locations.

Such naming conventions reflect the historical linguistic influences in Scotland, particularly the Gaelic language's impact on place-naming practices.

By tracing these names, we can gain insights into the cultural and historical landscape of the regions they represent.

Overall, the study of these names offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and the natural features that shaped local identity.

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


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You can see how Fingland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fingland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fingland families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 23 Fingland families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Fingland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fingland families in 1911.
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What did your Fingland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fingland. 50% of Fingland men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Fingland women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fingland were Student and Housekeeper.

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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%
  • Income
    25%
  • Student
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Student
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 557 immigration records available for the last name Fingland. 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 175 military records available for the last name Fingland. For the veterans among your Fingland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fingland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fingland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fingland in 1966 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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