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Finnane Family History

Finnane 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: Kinnane, Linnane, Finnan, Finne, Kinnan, Hinnant, Finucane, Finan

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Where is the Finnane family from?

You can see how Finnane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finnane family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finnane families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Finnane family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Finnane's in USA. New York had the highest population of Finnane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finnane 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 Finnane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finnane. 60% of Finnane women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Finnane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Finnane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnane 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Finnane. 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 25 military records available for the last name Finnane. For the veterans among your Finnane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnane lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Finnane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Finnane in 1965 was 69, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finnane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finnane 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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