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Fahoney Family History

Fahoney Surname 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: Mahoney, Fahrney, Fahey, Honey, Farney, Maloney, Rhoney, Mahorney

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Where is the Fahoney family from?

You can see how Fahoney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahoney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahoney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Fahoney families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahoney's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fahoney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahoney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Fahoney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahoney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fahoney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Fahoney. For the veterans among your Fahoney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahoney lifespan?

Average Fahoney life expectancy in 1978 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahoney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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