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Finnell Family History

Finnell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fennell.

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


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Where is the Finnell family from?

You can see how Finnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Finnell families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Finnell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Finnell families in 1891.
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What did your Finnell ancestors do for a living?

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

What Finnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Finnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnell 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 995 immigration records available for the last name Finnell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Finnell. For the veterans among your Finnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Finnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Finnell in 1953 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finnell 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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