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Finholm Family History

Finholm 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: Denholm, Lindholm, Holm, Chisholm, Fishel, Lincoln, Finkle, Winham

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Where is the Finholm family from?

You can see how Finholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finholm family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Finholm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Finholm family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Finholm's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Finholm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finholm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Finholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finholm 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Finholm. 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 54 military records available for the last name Finholm. For the veterans among your Finholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finholm lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Finholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Finholm in 1954 was 25, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finholm 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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