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Finniss Family History

Finniss 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: Inniss, Finnie, Minnis, Furniss, Finnin, Inness, Innis, Dennis

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Where is the Finniss family from?

You can see how Finniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finniss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Finniss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Finniss family living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Finniss's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Finniss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finniss 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 Finniss ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Finniss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 920 census records available for the last name Finniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finniss 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 Finniss. 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 55 military records available for the last name Finniss. For the veterans among your Finniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finniss lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Finniss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Finniss in 1973 was 60, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finniss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finniss 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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