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Finell Family History

Finell 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: Finelli, Finnell, Pinell, Fennell, Fell, Field, Knell, Finkle

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Where is the Finell family from?

You can see how Finell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Finell families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Finell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Finell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Finell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finell. 35% of Finell men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Finell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finell were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Finell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Finell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finell 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Finell. 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 197 military records available for the last name Finell. For the veterans among your Finell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Finell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Finell in 1958 was 54, and 44 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finell 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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