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Finnister Family History

Finnister 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: Bannister, Finster, Fenster, Finner, Cronister, Fister, Feister

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Where is the Finnister family from?

You can see how Finnister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finnister family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Finnister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Finnister families living in Perthshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Finnister's in Scotland. Perthshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Finnister families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finnister 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 Finnister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finnister. 100% of Finnister men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Finnister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Finnister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnister 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Finnister. 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 36 military records available for the last name Finnister. For the veterans among your Finnister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnister lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Finnister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Finnister in 1971 was 67, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finnister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finnister 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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