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Finnerson Family History

Finnerson 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: Ingerson, Gunnerson, Einerson, Finneran, Fenderson, Jinkerson

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Where is the Finnerson family from?

You can see how Finnerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finnerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finnerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Finnerson family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Finnerson's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Finnerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finnerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Finnerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnerson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Finnerson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Finnerson. For the veterans among your Finnerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnerson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Finnerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Finnerson in 1978 was 87, and 31 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finnerson 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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