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Finnett Family History

Finnett Surname Meaning

From Old French finet, a derivative of fin meaning ‘delicate, noble, wise’. Alternatively, perhaps from a Middle English personal name *Fin(n)et, derived from Fin(n) (see Finn (1)) + the diminutive suffix -et.

With the same origin as sense (1) explanation (i).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Finnett family from?

You can see how Finnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finnett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Finnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Finnett families living in Middlesex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Finnett's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Finnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finnett 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 Finnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Finnett. 100% of Finnett men worked as an Incapacitated and 85% of Finnett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Evacuee
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Finnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnett 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Finnett. 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 52 military records available for the last name Finnett. For the veterans among your Finnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnett lifespan?

Average Finnett life expectancy in 1964 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finnett 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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