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Finau Family History

Finau Surname Meaning

Polynesian (mainly Tonga and Fiji): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Finau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Finau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Finau family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Finau's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Finau families in 1891.
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What did your Finau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, At Home was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finau. 100% of Finau women worked as an At Home.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • At Home
    100%

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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Finau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finau 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Finau. 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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There are 19 military records available for the last name Finau. For the veterans among your Finau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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