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Finlie Family History

Finlie 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: Finnie, Finne, Finkle, Ainslie, Fine, Finley, Fairlie, File, Filice

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Where is the Finlie family from?

You can see how Finlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finlie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Finlie families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Finlie families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Finlie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Finlie families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Finlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finlie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Finlie. 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 Finlie. For the veterans among your Finlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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