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Fynlayson Family History

Fynlayson 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: Finlayson, Fenlason, Clayson, Rynearson, Layson, Finlinson, Layton

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Where is the Fynlayson family from?

You can see how Fynlayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fynlayson family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Fynlayson families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Fynlayson families living in Midlothian. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fynlayson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fynlayson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Fynlayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fynlayson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fynlayson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fynlayson. For the veterans among your Fynlayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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