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Finlaysen Family History

Finlaysen 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: Finlayson, Findeisen, Willadsen, Finlan, Nicolaysen, Fenlason, Finlay

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Where is the Finlaysen family from?

You can see how Finlaysen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finlaysen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1881. The most Finlaysen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Finlaysen families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Finlaysen's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Finlaysen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Finlaysen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finlaysen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Finlaysen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Finlaysen. For the veterans among your Finlaysen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finlaysen lifespan?

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