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Fineran Family History

Fineran Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Finneran.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fineran family from?

You can see how Fineran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fineran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fineran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Fineran families living in Massachusetts. This was about 26% of all the recorded Fineran's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fineran families in 1880.
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What did your Fineran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fineran. 17% of Fineran men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Fineran women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fineran were Manager and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Cashier
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Fineran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fineran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fineran 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Fineran. 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 315 military records available for the last name Fineran. For the veterans among your Fineran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fineran lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fineran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fineran in 1949 was 56, and 48 in 2004.

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