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Fines Name Meaning

English: variant of Fine . English: variant of Finns itself a variant of Finn 2 with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. English (of Norman origin): variant of Finnis a habitational name from Fiennes Pas-de-Calais France. In Ireland this name was Gaelicized as Faghan Fágán and Paghan and is preserved in Fyanstown (Baile an Fhianaigh) in County Meath.

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


Similar surnames: Vines, Jines, Finer, Fine, Wines, Lines, Finks, Pinks, Bires, Finner

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You can see how Fines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fines family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 60 Fines families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fines's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fines families in 1911.
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What did your Fines ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fines. 76% of Fines 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
    76%
  • Farmers Son
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Income
    6%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Fines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fines 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 929 immigration records available for the last name Fines. 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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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Fines. For the veterans among your Fines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fines lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fines in 1954 was 34, and 81 in 2004.

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