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Finelly Family History

Finelly 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, Finley, Rinella, Minelli, Pinelli, Finkley, Minella

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Where is the Finelly family from?

You can see how Finelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Finelly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Finelly family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Finelly's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Finelly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finelly 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 Finelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finelly. 100% of Finelly women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Finelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finelly 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Finelly. 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 23 military records available for the last name Finelly. For the veterans among your Finelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finelly lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Finelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Finelly in 1986 was 86, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finelly 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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