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Finlow Family History

Finlow Surname Meaning

see Findlow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Finlow family from?

You can see how Finlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finlow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Finlow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Finlow families living in Staffordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Finlow's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Finlow families in 1891.
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What did your Finlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Musician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Finlow. 50% of Finlow men worked as a Musician and 74% of Finlow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finlow were Wire Manufacturer and Tailoress.

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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

  • Musician
    50%
  • Wire Manufacturer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Spinster
    9%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    5%
  • Tailoress
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Finlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finlow 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Finlow. 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 326 military records available for the last name Finlow. For the veterans among your Finlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finlow lifespan?

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