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Findlan Family History

Findlan 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: Finlan, Findlay, Lindman, Windland, Finan, Mindlin, Findling

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Where is the Findlan family from?

You can see how Findlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findlan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Findlan families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Findlan families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Findlan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Findlan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Findlan 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 149 census records available for the last name Findlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findlan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Findlan. 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 43 military records available for the last name Findlan. For the veterans among your Findlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Findlan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Findlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Findlan in 1966 was 87, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Findlan 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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