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Finer Name Meaning

English: occupational name for a refiner of gold and other metals, from Middle English fine(n) ‘to refine or purify’ (a derivative of fine ‘fine’, ‘pure’). Probably a translated form of German Feiner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Feiner, Filer, Hiner, Miner, Finger, Finner, Piner, Lier, Viner

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Finer Family Origin

Where is the Finer family from?

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You can see how Finer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finer families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Finer families living in Manitoba. This was about 23% of all the recorded Finer's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Finer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Finer Family Occupations

What did your Finer ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Finer occupation in Canada was Carpenter. 100% of Finer's were Carpenters.

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  • Carpenter

    100%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Finer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Finer Historical Records

What Finer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Finer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Finer. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Finer. For the veterans among your Finer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Finer Life Expectancy

What is the average Finer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Finer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Finer in 1943 was 32, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finer 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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