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Findan Family History

Findan 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: Finan, Finlan, Finnan, Kinman, Linden, Dinan, Finn, Fonda, Inman

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Where is the Findan family from?

You can see how Findan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Findan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Findan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Findan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Findan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Findan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Findan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Findan. 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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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Findan. For the veterans among your Findan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Findan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1991, in the United States, Findan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Findan in 1985 was 63, and 72 in 1991.

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