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Fineley Family History

Fineley 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: Finley, Finkley, Findley, Lindley, Tingley, Insley, Finkle, Winkley

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Where is the Fineley family from?

You can see how Fineley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fineley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fineley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fineley family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fineley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fineley families in 1891.
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What did your Fineley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fineley. 67% of Fineley men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Fineley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fineley 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fineley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Fineley. For the veterans among your Fineley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fineley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fineley

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