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Finsness Family History

Finsness 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: Eidsness, Inness, Furness, Finne, Finster, Finney, Sandness, Finner

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Where is the Finsness family from?

You can see how Finsness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finsness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Finsness family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Finsness's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Finsness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finsness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Finsness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finsness 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Finsness. 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 34 military records available for the last name Finsness. For the veterans among your Finsness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finsness lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Finsness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Finsness in 1970 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finsness 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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