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Fingerlow Family History

Fingerlow 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: Finger, Bigelow, Fingerhut, Ingerson, Fingerman, Ringer, Winterton

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Where is the Fingerlow family from?

You can see how Fingerlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fingerlow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fingerlow families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fingerlow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fingerlow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fingerlow 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 79 census records available for the last name Fingerlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fingerlow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fingerlow. 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 military records available for the last name Fingerlow. For the veterans among your Fingerlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fingerlow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fingerlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fingerlow in 1965 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fingerlow 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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