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Fining Family History

Fining Surname Meaning

see Vining.

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


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Where is the Fining family from?

You can see how Fining families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fining family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fining families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Fining families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Fining's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fining families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fining surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fining ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fining. 100% of Fining 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 428 census records available for the last name Fining. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fining 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Fining. 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 378 military records available for the last name Fining. For the veterans among your Fining ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fining lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Fining life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fining in 1971 was 71, and 60 in 2004.

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