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Finnan Family History

Finnan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Finan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Finnan family from?

You can see how Finnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Finnan families living in Lancashire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Finnan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Finnan families in 1891.
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What did your Finnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer ( and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Finnan. 100% of Finnan men worked as a General Labourer ( and 100% of Finnan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer (
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Finnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Finnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Finnan. 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 668 military records available for the last name Finnan. For the veterans among your Finnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Finnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Finnan in 1956 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finnan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finnan 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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