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Finnestead Family History

Finnestead 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: Winstead, Finstad, Anstead, Hillestad, Finster, Finnerty, Newstead

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Where is the Finnestead family from?

You can see how Finnestead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finnestead family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Finnestead family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Finnestead's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Finnestead families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finnestead 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 52 census records available for the last name Finnestead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnestead 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Finnestead. 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 12 military records available for the last name Finnestead. For the veterans among your Finnestead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnestead lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Finnestead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Finnestead in 1969 was 54, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finnestead 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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