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Finleon Family History

Finleon 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, Fenlon, Finken, Fillion, Finlan, Finton, Filion, Finnen

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Where is the Finleon family from?

You can see how Finleon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finleon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Finleon family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Finleon's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Finleon families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Finleon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finleon 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Finleon. 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 8 military records available for the last name Finleon. For the veterans among your Finleon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finleon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Finleon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Finleon in 1974 was 76, and 94 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finleon 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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