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Finet Family History

Finet Name 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: Fine, Finer, Vinet, Pinet, Fines, Hines, Fleet, Vine, Line, Finger

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Where is the Finet family from?

You can see how Finet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Finet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Finet families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Finet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Finet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Finet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Commis was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Finet. 100% of Finet men worked as a Commis. .

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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

  • Commis
    100%
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Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Finet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finet 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Finet. 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 82 military records available for the last name Finet. For the veterans among your Finet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Finet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Finet in 1963 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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