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Finby Family History

Finby 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: Filby, Finne, Finch, Wilby, Finn, Fink, Kilby, Gunby, Fine, Finley

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Where is the Finby family from?

You can see how Finby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Finby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Finby families living in Suffolk. This was about 83% of all the recorded Finby's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Finby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Finby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finby 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Finby. 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 16 military records available for the last name Finby. For the veterans among your Finby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finby lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Finby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Finby in 1969 was 26, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finby 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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