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Finnes Family History

Finnes Surname Meaning

see Finnis. see Finns.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Finnes family from?

You can see how Finnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Finnes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Finnes families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Finnes's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Finnes families in 1891.
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What did your Finnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Finnes. 73% of Finnes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    28%

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Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Finnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnes 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Finnes. 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 59 military records available for the last name Finnes. For the veterans among your Finnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Finnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Finnes in 1965 was 94, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finnes 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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