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Finglas Family History

Finglas Surname Meaning

from de Fionnghlas from Finglas (Dublin).

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


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You can see how Finglas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finglas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Finglas family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Finglas's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Finglas families in 1880.
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There are 473 census records available for the last name Finglas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finglas 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Finglas. 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 44 military records available for the last name Finglas. For the veterans among your Finglas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finglas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Finglas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Finglas in 1964 was 67, and 68 in 1997.

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