Fin Surname Meaning & Fin Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Fin family from?

You can see how Fin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Fin families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fin families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fin. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Fin. For the veterans among your Fin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Fin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fin in 1974 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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