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Finlan Family History

Finlan Surname Meaning

Irish (midlands): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fionnaláin (see Fenlon).

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


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Where is the Finlan family from?

You can see how Finlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 54 Finlan families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Finlan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Finlan families in 1911.
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What did your Finlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Finlan. 50% of Finlan men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Finlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finlan 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 802 immigration records available for the last name Finlan. 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 696 military records available for the last name Finlan. For the veterans among your Finlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finlan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Finlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Finlan in 1960 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finlan 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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