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Finsa Family History

Finsa 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: Fina, Finne, Finch, Finn, Fink, Issa, Lins, Fonda, Fiala, Mina

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Where is the Finsa family from?

You can see how Finsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finsa family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Finsa family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Finsa's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Finsa families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Finsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finsa 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Finsa. 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 6 military records available for the last name Finsa. For the veterans among your Finsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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