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Finch Smith Family History

Finch Smith Surname 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: Highsmith, Blacksmith, Finseth, Klingensmith, Fincham, Nesmith

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Where is the Finch Smith family from?

You can see how Finch Smith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finch Smith family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Finch Smith families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Finch Smith's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Finch Smith families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Finch Smith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finch Smith 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Finch Smith. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 575 military records available for the last name Finch Smith. For the veterans among your Finch Smith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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