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Findlater Family History

Findlater Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Findlater in Fordyce (Banffshire).

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


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Where is the Findlater family from?

You can see how Findlater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findlater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Findlater families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 21 Findlater families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Findlater's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Findlater families in 1891.
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What did your Findlater ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Findlater. 100% of Findlater men worked as a Carpenter and 69% of Findlater women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Author
    5%
  • Married Woman
    5%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Findlater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findlater 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Findlater. 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 656 military records available for the last name Findlater. For the veterans among your Findlater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Findlater lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Findlater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Findlater in 1964 was 82, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Findlater ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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