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Mcfinn Family History

Mcfinn 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: Mcginn, Mcminn, Mcfann, Mclinn, Finn, Mcconn, Mcmunn, Mccann, Chinn

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Where is the Mcfinn family from?

You can see how Mcfinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Mcfinn families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Mcfinn family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfinn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcfinn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Mcfinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfinn 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mcfinn. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mcfinn. For the veterans among your Mcfinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfinn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfinn 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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