This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Finesilver family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Finesilver Family History

Finesilver Surname Meaning

anglicized form of Feinsilber a compound of German fein ‘fine’ + Silber ‘silver’. Compare Feingold.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Finesilver family from?

You can see how Finesilver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finesilver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Finesilver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Finesilver families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Finesilver's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Finesilver families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finesilver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Finesilver ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Finesilver. 100% of Finesilver women worked as a Teacher.

View Census Data for Finesilver | Data not to scale

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

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

What Finesilver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Finesilver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finesilver census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Finesilver

Passenger Lists

There are 319 immigration records available for the last name Finesilver. 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.

View all Finesilver immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 77 military records available for the last name Finesilver. For the veterans among your Finesilver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Finesilver military records

You've only scratched the surface of Finesilver family history

Discover More

What is the average Finesilver lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Finesilver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Finesilver in 1963 was 64, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finesilver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finesilver 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Finesilver family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial