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Finnelle Family History

Finnelle 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: Finnell, Fennell, Tinnell, Fennelly, Minnella, Funnell, Finelli

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Where is the Finnelle family from?

You can see how Finnelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finnelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Finnelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Finnelle family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Finnelle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Finnelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finnelle 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 140 census records available for the last name Finnelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnelle 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Finnelle. 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 23 military records available for the last name Finnelle. For the veterans among your Finnelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnelle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Finnelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Finnelle in 1965 was 66, and 69 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finnelle 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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