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Finders Family History

Finders 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: Linders, Winders, Finder, Flinders, Hinders, Winder, Kinder, Finger

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Where is the Finders family from?

You can see how Finders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Finders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Finders families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Finders's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Finders families in 1840.
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What did your Finders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finders. 42% of Finders men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Finders women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Foreman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Policeman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Finders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finders 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Finders. 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 711 military records available for the last name Finders. For the veterans among your Finders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finders lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Finders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Finders in 1963 was 89, and 52 in 2004.

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