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Fincan Family History

Fincan 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: Finan, Finlan, Finnan, Finucan, Kinman, Duncan, Dinan, Finch, Finn

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Where is the Fincan family from?

You can see how Fincan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fincan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fincan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Fincan families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fincan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fincan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Fincan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fincan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fincan. 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 military records available for the last name Fincan. For the veterans among your Fincan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fincan lifespan?

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