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Finegan Family History

Finegan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Finnegan.

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


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Where is the Finegan family from?

You can see how Finegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finegan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 74 Finegan families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Finegan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Finegan families in 1891.
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What did your Finegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Finegan. 40% of Finegan men worked as a Dock Labourer and 80% of Finegan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finegan were Public Work Contractor Labourer (heavy Worker) and Shop Assistant.

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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

  • Dock Labourer
    40%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Motor Engineer Borer
    20%
  • Public Work Contractor Labourer (heavy Worker)
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Shorthand Typist
    8%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%

What Finegan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Finegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finegan 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Finegan. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Finegan. For the veterans among your Finegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finegan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Finegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Finegan in 1955 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finegan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finegan 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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