Finlayson (surname)

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Finlayson is a surname of Scottish origin. It is a patronymic form of the name Finlay. [1] [2]

People surnamed Finlayson include:

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References

  1. "Finlayson surname". www.surnamedb.com.
  2. "Finlayson". rootsweb. Archived from the original on 2008-10-09. Retrieved 2009-09-01.