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Finns Family History

Finns Surname Meaning

variant of Finn with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. see Finnis.

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


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Where is the Finns family from?

You can see how Finns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finns family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Finns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Finns families living in Massachusetts. This was about 36% of all the recorded Finns's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Finns families in 1880.
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What did your Finns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Finns. 100% of Finns 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Finns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finns 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Finns. 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 39 military records available for the last name Finns. For the veterans among your Finns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finns lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Finns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Finns in 1993 was 71, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finns 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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