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Finsthwait Family History

Finsthwait 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: Crosthwait, Finstad, Crosthwaite, Constant, Stewart, Einstein

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Where is the Finsthwait family from?

You can see how Finsthwait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finsthwait family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finsthwait families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Finsthwait families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Finsthwait's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Finsthwait families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Finsthwait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finsthwait 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Finsthwait. 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 11 military records available for the last name Finsthwait. For the veterans among your Finsthwait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finsthwait lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Finsthwait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Finsthwait in 1979 was 92, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finsthwait 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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