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Finten Family History

Finten 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: Fintel, Finken, Minten, Finton, Finnen, Winter, Linton, Hinton

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Where is the Finten family from?

You can see how Finten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Finten families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Finten's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Finten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finten 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 145 census records available for the last name Finten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finten 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Finten. 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 25 military records available for the last name Finten. For the veterans among your Finten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finten lifespan?

Average Finten life expectancy in 1977 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finten 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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