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Finnessee Family History

Finnessee 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: Fennessey, Hennessee, Findeisen, Tennessen, Fennessy, Tonnessen

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Finnessee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnessee 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Finnessee. 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 3 military records available for the last name Finnessee. For the veterans among your Finnessee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnessee lifespan?

Average Finnessee life expectancy in 1983 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finnessee 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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