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Finles Family History

Finles 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: Finley, Files, Fines, Miles, Giles, Hines, Finger, Finne, Wiles

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Where is the Finles family from?

You can see how Finles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Finles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Finles families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Finles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Finles families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Finles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finles 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Finles. 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 1 military records available for the last name Finles. For the veterans among your Finles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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