Origins of the Finn surname
About the Finns
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Interesting facts about Finn
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Finn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Finn first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Finns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Finns in 1921
Laundress
75
Charwoman
74
Dressmaker
70
Domestic Servant
63
Cotton Weaver
52
Common male occupations for Finns in 1921
General Labourer
209
Agricultural Labourer
101
Farm Labourer
91
Tailor
66
Bricklayers Labourer
64
