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Fintus Family History

Fintus 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: Fiscus, Minkus, Titus, Pincus, Fontes, Fratus, Fintel, Dinius, Mietus

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Where is the Fintus family from?

You can see how Fintus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fintus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fintus families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Fintus family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fintus's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Fintus families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fintus 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 34 census records available for the last name Fintus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fintus 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fintus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fintus. For the veterans among your Fintus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fintus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Fintus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fintus in 1968 was 84, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fintus 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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