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Findlayter Family History

Findlayter 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: Linklater, Findlay, Fendler, Finster, Kindler, Fiedler, Rindler

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Where is the Findlayter family from?

You can see how Findlayter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findlayter family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Findlayter families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Findlayter family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Findlayter's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Findlayter families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Findlayter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Findlayter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findlayter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Findlayter. 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 3 military records available for the last name Findlayter. For the veterans among your Findlayter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Findlayter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Findlayter 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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