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Feane Family History

Feane 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: Keane, Deane, Jeane, Frane, Fane, Beane, Feng, Fang, Frank, Bean

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Where is the Feane family from?

You can see how Feane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feane family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Feane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Feane family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feane's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Feane families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Feane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Soldier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feane. 100% of Feane men worked as a Soldier.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Soldier
    100%

What Feane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Feane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feane 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Feane. 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 51 military records available for the last name Feane. For the veterans among your Feane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feane lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Feane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Feane in 1973 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feane 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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