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Finnemore Family History

Finnemore Name Meaning

English:: from Old French fin ‘fine splendid’ + amour ‘love’. This surname is also found in Ireland Gaelicized as Fionamúr recorded in Leinster as early as the 13th century. habitational name from Finmere Oxfordshire (from Old English fīna ‘wood-pecker’ + mere ‘pool lake’ meaning ‘pool frequented by wood-peckers’) or Fenemere (also known as Fennymere) in Baschurch Shropshire (derived from Old English fyne ‘mould’ + mere ‘pool lake’ meaning ‘mouldy lake’). Perhaps also from one or more of the following places in Buckinghamshire: Finemere Wood in Quainton Fenemore's Farm in Oakley and Finnamore Farm in Ibstone.

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

Similar surnames: Finamore, Fennimore, Filmore, Sizemore, Finner, Cinnamon, Bellemore

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You can see how Finnemore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finnemore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finnemore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 39 Finnemore families living in New Brunswick. This was about 61% of all the recorded Finnemore's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Finnemore families in 1911.

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There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Finnemore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnemore 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 943 immigration records available for the last name Finnemore. 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 545 military records available for the last name Finnemore. For the veterans among your Finnemore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnemore lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Finnemore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Finnemore in 1955 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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