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Finburgh Family History

Finburgh 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: Finberg, Limburg, Winburn, Winberg, Ginsburg, Roxburgh, Burgh

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Where is the Finburgh family from?

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

In 1939, Fountain Pen Manufacturer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Finburgh. 50% of Finburgh men worked as a Fountain Pen Manufacturer and 100% of Finburgh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fountain Pen Manufacturer
    50%
  • Director Calico Printer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Finburgh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Finburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finburgh 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Finburgh. 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 20 military records available for the last name Finburgh. For the veterans among your Finburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finburgh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Finburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Finburgh in 1968 was 71, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finburgh 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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