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Findlows Family History

Findlows 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: Fallows, Fellows, Handlos, Winslow, Kinslow, Lindfors, Findling

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Where is the Findlows family from?

You can see how Findlows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findlows family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Findlows families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Findlows's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Findlows families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Findlows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findlows 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 Findlows. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Findlows. For the veterans among your Findlows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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