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Finchum Family History

Finchum Name Meaning

English: spelling of Fincham .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fincham, Mitchum, Linch, Mitchem, Fancher, Kinch, Beachum, Finch

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Where is the Finchum family from?

You can see how Finchum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finchum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finchum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Finchum families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Finchum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Finchum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finchum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Finchum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finchum. 40% of Finchum men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Finchum women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finchum were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Finchum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finchum 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Finchum. 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 656 military records available for the last name Finchum. For the veterans among your Finchum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finchum lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Finchum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Finchum in 1954 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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