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Finnin Family History

Finnin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Finan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Finnin family from?

You can see how Finnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finnin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finnin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Finnin families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Finnin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Finnin families in 1891.
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What did your Finnin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Finnin. 100% of Finnin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Finnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnin 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Finnin. 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 419 military records available for the last name Finnin. For the veterans among your Finnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Finnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Finnin in 1963 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finnin 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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