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Finnen Family History

Finnen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Finan.

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


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Where is the Finnen family from?

You can see how Finnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finnen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Finnen families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Finnen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Finnen families in 1911.
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What did your Finnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Finnen. 75% of Finnen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Farmers Son
    25%

What Finnen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Finnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnen 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Finnen. 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 675 military records available for the last name Finnen. For the veterans among your Finnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnen lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Finnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Finnen in 1940 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finnen 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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