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Finsilver Family History

Finsilver 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: Silver, Finster, Kinsinger, Fusilier, Fistler, Fieseler, Kinstler

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What did your Finsilver ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Saleman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Finsilver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finsilver 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Finsilver. 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 27 military records available for the last name Finsilver. For the veterans among your Finsilver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finsilver lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Finsilver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Finsilver in 1966 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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