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Fingleson Family History

Fingleson 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: Singleton, Pingleton, Inglesby, Ingerson, Angleton, Congleton

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fingleson 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 Fingleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fingleson. 100% of Fingleson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Fingleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fingleson 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Fingleson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fingleson. For the veterans among your Fingleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fingleson lifespan?

Average Fingleson life expectancy in 2001 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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