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Finaldson Family History

Finaldson 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: Donaldson, Haraldson, Rinaldo, Fenlason, Finlayson, Hindson

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Where is the Finaldson family from?

You can see how Finaldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finaldson family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Finaldson family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Finaldson's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Finaldson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Finaldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finaldson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Finaldson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Finaldson. For the veterans among your Finaldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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