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Fihn Family History

Fihn 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: Finn, Fehn, Fahn, Kihn, Fohn, Rihn, Bihn, Fien, John, Yin

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Where is the Fihn family from?

You can see how Fihn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fihn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fihn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Fihn family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fihn's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fihn families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fihn 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 Fihn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fihn. 34% of Fihn men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    23%
  • Attendant
    23%
  • Miner
    23%

What Fihn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Fihn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fihn 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Fihn. 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 50 military records available for the last name Fihn. For the veterans among your Fihn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fihn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fihn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fihn in 1965 was 71, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fihn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fihn 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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