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Finlater Family History

Finlater Surname Meaning

see Findlater.

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


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Where is the Finlater family from?

You can see how Finlater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finlater family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Finlater families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 12 Finlater families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Finlater's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Finlater families in 1841.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Finlater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finlater 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Finlater. 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 13 military records available for the last name Finlater. For the veterans among your Finlater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finlater lifespan?

Average Finlater life expectancy in 1985 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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