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Finella Family History

Finella 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: Rinella, Minella, Finelli, Fanella, Vanella, Fiscella, Minelli

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Where is the Finella family from?

You can see how Finella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Finella family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Finella's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Finella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Finella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finella. 100% of Finella men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Finella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Finella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finella 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Finella. 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 17 military records available for the last name Finella. For the veterans among your Finella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finella lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Finella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Finella in 1969 was 49, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finella 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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