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Finner Family History

Finner Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from an agent derivative of Old High German fenni Middle Low German and Old Frisian fenne ‘bog’ (see Fenn).

German: ethnic name for a Finn (see Finn).

English: possibly a variant of Fenner.

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


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You can see how Finner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Finner families living in Manitoba. This was about 27% of all the recorded Finner's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Finner families in 1911.
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What did your Finner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Finner. 72% of Finner 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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Finner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finner 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Finner. 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 808 military records available for the last name Finner. For the veterans among your Finner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Finner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Finner in 1956 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finner 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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