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Finot Family History

Finot 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: Fino, Minot, Pino, Finne, Finch, Finn, Tino, Fink, Flint, Nino

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Where is the Finot family from?

You can see how Finot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finot family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Finot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Finot families living in Illinois. This was about 69% of all the recorded Finot's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Finot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Finot ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Finot ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Finot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finot 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Finot. 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 21 military records available for the last name Finot. For the veterans among your Finot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finot lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Finot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Finot in 1978 was 58, and 78 in 2003.

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