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Finnison Family History

Finnison 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: Kinnison, Pennison, Jennison, Kennison, Gunnison, Dennison, Tennison

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Where is the Finnison family from?

You can see how Finnison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finnison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Finnison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Finnison families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Finnison's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Finnison families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finnison 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 192 census records available for the last name Finnison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnison 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Finnison. 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 22 military records available for the last name Finnison. For the veterans among your Finnison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnison lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Finnison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Finnison in 1970 was 46, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finnison 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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