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Findale Family History

Findale 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: Tindall, Windle, Finkle, Dinsdale, Hindle, Lindle, Hinsdale, Zingale

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Where is the Findale family from?

You can see how Findale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findale family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Findale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Findale family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Findale's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Findale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Findale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Findale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Findale. 100% of Findale 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Findale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findale 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Findale. 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 Findale. For the veterans among your Findale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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