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Finross Family History

Finross 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: Fross, Manross, Ross, Cross, Gross, Foss, Ringrose, Bross, Noss

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Where is the Finross family from?

You can see how Finross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finross family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 14 Finross families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Finross's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Finross families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Finross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finross 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 Finross. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Finross. For the veterans among your Finross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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