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Finleyson Family History

Finleyson 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, Finlinson, Finley, Findeisen, Ingerson, Einerson, Milleson

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Where is the Finleyson family from?

You can see how Finleyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finleyson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finleyson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 37 Finleyson families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Finleyson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Finleyson families in 1911.
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What did your Finleyson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Finleyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finleyson 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Finleyson. 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 123 military records available for the last name Finleyson. For the veterans among your Finleyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finleyson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Finleyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Finleyson in 1969 was 78, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finleyson 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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