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Finsett Family History

Finsett 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: Finseth, Winsett, Minett, Poinsett, Lipsett, Fisette, Kinnett

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Where is the Finsett family from?

You can see how Finsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finsett family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Finsett families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Finsett's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Finsett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finsett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Finsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finsett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Finsett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Finsett. For the veterans among your Finsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finsett lifespan?

Average Finsett life expectancy in 1969 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finsett 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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