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Findayson Family History

Findayson 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: Finlayson, Findeisen, Fincannon, Fenderson, Fenlason, Hindson

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Where is the Findayson family from?

You can see how Findayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findayson family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Findayson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Findayson family living in Caithness. This was about 50% of all the recorded Findayson's in Scotland. Caithness and 1 other county had the highest population of Findayson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Findayson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Findayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findayson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Findayson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Findayson. For the veterans among your Findayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Findayson 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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