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Finstu Family History

Finstu 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, Finseth, First, Fiest, Finau, Fenster, Pinto, Kunst

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Where is the Finstu family from?

You can see how Finstu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finstu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Finstu families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Finstu's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Finstu families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Finstu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finstu 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Finstu. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Finstu. For the veterans among your Finstu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finstu lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finstu

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