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Fina Family History

Fina Surname Meaning

Italian: from the female personal name Fina or a short form of any of various female personal names ending -fina for example Serafina.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fina family from?

You can see how Fina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Fina families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Fina's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fina families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fina. 20% of Fina men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Fina women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fina were Tailor and Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Tailor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%

What Fina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fina 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fina. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fina. For the veterans among your Fina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fina lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fina in 1957 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fina 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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