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Origins of the Findlay surname

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About the Findlays

We have a total number of 55995 records for people with the last name Findlay.

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Where do most Findlays live?

In 1921, most Findlays lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Findlays

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 42,200 records for the Findlay surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Findlays most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Findlays.

What are the most common Findlay first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Findlays

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Findlays in 1921
Dressmaker

301

Domestic Servant

204

Housekeeper

160

F S

145

House Keeper

110

Common Male occupations for Findlays in 1921
Fisherman

603

Coal Miner

293

Farm Servant

283

Farmer

268

Joiner

157

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