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Finsand Family History

Finsand 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: Finstad, Finan, Insana, Finlan, Winand, Finnan, Vinsant, Winland

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Where is the Finsand family from?

You can see how Finsand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finsand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Finsand families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Finsand's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Finsand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finsand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Finsand ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Finsand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finsand 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Finsand. 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 81 military records available for the last name Finsand. For the veterans among your Finsand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finsand lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Finsand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Finsand in 1962 was 77, and 4 in 1997.

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