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Fins Family History

Fins 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: Finn, Fink, Lins, Fine, Pins, Fino, Zins, Fina, Fies, Fons

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Where is the Fins family from?

You can see how Fins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Fins families living in Arkansas. This was about 47% of all the recorded Fins's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Fins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fins. 35% of Fins men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fins women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Repair Man
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Fins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fins 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Fins. 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 460 military records available for the last name Fins. For the veterans among your Fins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fins lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fins in 1965 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

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