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Fineran Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Finneran .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Finegan, Finerty, Finnan, Finigan, Finucan, Hinerman, Minehan

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Where is the Fineran family from?

You can see how Fineran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fineran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fineran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Fineran families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fineran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fineran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fineran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fineran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer (below) Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fineran. 100% of Fineran men worked as a Coal Hewer (below) Heavy Worker and 90% of Fineran 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

  • Coal Hewer (below) Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Shop Assistant Fish chip
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fineran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fineran 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Fineran. 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 315 military records available for the last name Fineran. For the veterans among your Fineran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fineran lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fineran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fineran in 1949 was 56, and 48 in 2004.

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