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Finlayston Family History

Finlayston 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: Finlayson, Fenlason, Finlinson, Wollaston, Kingston, Winston, Layton

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Where is the Finlayston family from?

You can see how Finlayston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finlayston family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Finlayston families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Finlayston families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Finlayston's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Finlayston families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finlayston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Finlayston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finlayston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Finlayston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Finlayston. For the veterans among your Finlayston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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