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Finlinson Family History

Finlinson Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Finlayson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Finlinson family from?

You can see how Finlinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finlinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Finlinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Finlinson families living in Cumberland. This was about 30% of all the recorded Finlinson's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Finlinson families in 1891.
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What did your Finlinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Finlinson. 56% of Finlinson men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Finlinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finlinson were Builders Labourer Heavy Worker and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    56%
  • Slaughterman
    23%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Finlinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finlinson 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Finlinson. 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 171 military records available for the last name Finlinson. For the veterans among your Finlinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finlinson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Finlinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Finlinson in 1963 was 88, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finlinson 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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