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Finona Family History

Finona 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: Finne, Finn, Figone, Fino, Fina, Finan, Bivona, Linna, Filosa, Licona

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Where is the Finona family from?

You can see how Finona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finona family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Finona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Finona families living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Finona's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Finona families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finona 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 Finona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finona. 100% of Finona men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Finona women worked as a None.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Finona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Finona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finona 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Finona. 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 5 military records available for the last name Finona. For the veterans among your Finona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finona lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Finona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Finona in 1967 was 80, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finona 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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