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Finser Family History

Finser 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: Finger, Finster, Fieser, Finner, Finer, Zinser, Finder, Fiser, Minser

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Where is the Finser family from?

You can see how Finser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Finser families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Finser families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was about 80% of all the recorded Finser's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Finser families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Finser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finser 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Finser. 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 16 military records available for the last name Finser. For the veterans among your Finser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finser lifespan?

Average Finser life expectancy in 1996 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finser 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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