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Finni Family History

Finni 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: Finne, Finn, Finnie, Zinni, Fini, Finnin, Kinn, Linn, Pinn, Rinne

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Where is the Finni family from?

You can see how Finni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finni family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Finni families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Finni families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Finni's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Finni families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finni 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 Finni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finni. 30% of Finni men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Chef
    20%

What Finni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Finni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finni 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Finni. 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 69 military records available for the last name Finni. For the veterans among your Finni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finni lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Finni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Finni in 1950 was 39, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finni 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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