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Finlaw Family History

Finlaw 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: Finlan, Finlay, Kinlaw, Fiala, Finley, Fila, Fina, Finan, Filyaw

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Where is the Finlaw family from?

You can see how Finlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finlaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finlaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Finlaw families living in Cheshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Finlaw's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Finlaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finlaw 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 Finlaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Finlaw. 100% of Finlaw 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Finlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finlaw 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Finlaw. 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 243 military records available for the last name Finlaw. For the veterans among your Finlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finlaw lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Finlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Finlaw in 1961 was 46, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finlaw 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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