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You can see how Findlayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findlayson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Findlayson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 16 Findlayson families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Findlayson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Findlayson families in 1841.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Findlayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findlayson 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Findlayson. 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 105 military records available for the last name Findlayson. For the veterans among your Findlayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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