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Finnson Family History

Finnson Name 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: Pinson, Kinnison, Kinson, Hinkson, Hingson, Minson, Franson, Singson

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Where is the Finnson family from?

You can see how Finnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finnson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Finnson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Finnson families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Finnson's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Finnson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finnson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Finnson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finnson. 100% of Finnson men worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Finnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finnson 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Finnson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Finnson. For the veterans among your Finnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finnson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Finnson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Finnson in 1973 was 79, and 89 in 2001.

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