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Finsted Family History

Finsted 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: Finster, Finstad, Winsted, Fenster, Winstead, Fister, Fintel, Linster

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Where is the Finsted family from?

You can see how Finsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finsted family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Finsted families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Finsted family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Finsted's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Finsted families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finsted 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 202 census records available for the last name Finsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finsted 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Finsted. 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 17 military records available for the last name Finsted. For the veterans among your Finsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finsted lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Finsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Finsted in 1970 was 68, and 93 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finsted 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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