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Finglass Family History

Finglass Surname Meaning

from de Fionnghlas see Finglas.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Finglass family from?

You can see how Finglass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finglass family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Finglass families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Finglass families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Finglass's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Finglass families in 1891.
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What did your Finglass ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Finglass. 100% of Finglass 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Finglass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finglass 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Finglass. 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 51 military records available for the last name Finglass. For the veterans among your Finglass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finglass lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Finglass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Finglass in 1966 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finglass 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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