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Finneman Family History

Finneman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Finnemann: variant of Finn

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Finneman family from?

You can see how Finneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finneman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Finneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Finneman family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Finneman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Finneman families in 1911.
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What did your Finneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finneman. 30% of Finneman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Finneman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finneman were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Finneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Finneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finneman 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Finneman. 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 105 military records available for the last name Finneman. For the veterans among your Finneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finneman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Finneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Finneman in 1965 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finneman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finneman 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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