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Finning Family History

Finning Surname Meaning

see Vining.

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


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Where is the Finning family from?

You can see how Finning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finning families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Finning families living in Devon. This was about 35% of all the recorded Finning's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Finning families in 1891.
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What did your Finning ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Finning. 100% of Finning men worked as a Carpenter and 91% of Finning 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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Finning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finning 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Finning. 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 225 military records available for the last name Finning. For the veterans among your Finning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finning lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Finning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Finning in 1956 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finning 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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