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Finelle Family History

Finelle 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: Finelli, Finkle, Rinella, Minelli, Nelle, Pinelli, Minella, Fanelli

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Where is the Finelle family from?

You can see how Finelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Finelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Finelle family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Finelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Finelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finelle 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 107 census records available for the last name Finelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finelle 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Finelle. 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 11 military records available for the last name Finelle. For the veterans among your Finelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finelle lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Finelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Finelle in 1979 was 51, and 62 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finelle 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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