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Findlay Family History

Findlay Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Finley

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


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Where is the Findlay family from?

You can see how Findlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findlay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Findlay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 198 Findlay families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Findlay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Findlay families in 1891.
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What did your Findlay 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 Findlay. 9% of Findlay men worked as a Carpenter and 69% of Findlay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Findlay were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    9%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Carpenter joiner
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 110,000 census records available for the last name Findlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findlay 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 30,000 immigration records available for the last name Findlay. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Findlay. For the veterans among your Findlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Findlay lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Findlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Findlay in 1946 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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