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Finnesy Family History

Finnesy 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: Finney, Binney, Finne, Finley, Finner, Finnerty, Linney, Fennessy

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Where is the Finnesy family from?

You can see how Finnesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finnesy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Finnesy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Finnesy families living in Massachusetts. This was about 46% of all the recorded Finnesy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Finnesy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finnesy 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 426 census records available for the last name Finnesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnesy 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Finnesy. 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 107 military records available for the last name Finnesy. For the veterans among your Finnesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnesy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Finnesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Finnesy in 1969 was 84, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finnesy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finnesy 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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