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Fynan Family History

Fynan Surname Meaning

from Ó Fionnáin see Finan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Fynan family from?

You can see how Fynan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fynan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fynan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Fynan families living in Lancashire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Fynan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fynan families in 1891.
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What did your Fynan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fynan. 100% of Fynan men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Fynan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fynan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Fynan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fynan 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Fynan. 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 146 military records available for the last name Fynan. For the veterans among your Fynan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fynan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fynan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fynan in 1966 was 77, and 96 in 2004.

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