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Fing Family History

Fing 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: Feng, Fang, King, Ling, Ying, Ring, Ing, Jing, Wing, Ping

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Where is the Fing family from?

You can see how Fing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fing families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Fing family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fing's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Fing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fing 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 Fing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fing. 50% of Fing men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fing women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Fing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fing 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 860 immigration records available for the last name Fing. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fing. For the veterans among your Fing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fing lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Fing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Fing in 1967 was 77, and 72 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fing 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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