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Fynn Family History

Fynn Surname Meaning

see Finn.

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


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Where is the Fynn family from?

You can see how Fynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fynn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fynn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Fynn families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fynn's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Fynn families in 1911.
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What did your Fynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fynn. 100% of Fynn 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fynn 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 936 immigration records available for the last name Fynn. 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 641 military records available for the last name Fynn. For the veterans among your Fynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fynn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fynn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fynn in 1963 was 74, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fynn 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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