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Finnel Family History

Finnel 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: Finne, Finney, Finkel, Finner, Fintel, Zinnel, Finzel, Fennel, Finnen

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Where is the Finnel family from?

You can see how Finnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finnel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finnel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Finnel families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Finnel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Finnel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finnel 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 Finnel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finnel. 40% of Finnel men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Finnel women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finnel were Farming and Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Maid
    25%

What Finnel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Finnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnel 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Finnel. 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 248 military records available for the last name Finnel. For the veterans among your Finnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Finnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Finnel in 1969 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finnel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finnel 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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