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Finor Family History

Finor 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: Finer, Minor, Fino, Sinor, Pino, Finger, Finne, Finch, Finn, Tino

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Where is the Finor family from?

You can see how Finor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Finor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Finor family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Finor's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Finor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finor 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 134 census records available for the last name Finor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finor 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Finor. 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 Finor. For the veterans among your Finor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finor lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Finor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Finor in 1969 was 67, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finor 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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