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Finsland Family History

Finsland 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: Kingsland, Finstad, Island, Ringland, Windland, Finlan, Lindland

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Where is the Finsland family from?

You can see how Finsland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finsland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Finsland families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Finsland families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Finsland's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Finsland families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Finsland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finsland 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Finsland. 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 3 military records available for the last name Finsland. For the veterans among your Finsland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finsland lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Finsland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Finsland in 1969 was 64, and 39 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finsland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finsland 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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