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Finesey Family History

Finesey 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: Lindsey, Kinsey, Finley, Finney, Fieser, Finkley, Hinesley, Linsey

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Where is the Finesey family from?

You can see how Finesey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finesey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finesey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Finesey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Finesey's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Finesey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Finesey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finesey 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Finesey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Finesey. For the veterans among your Finesey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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