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Fehnley Family History

Fehnley 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: Fenley, Henley, Tenley, Finley, Kenley, Feeney, Denley, Feeley

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Where is the Fehnley family from?

You can see how Fehnley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fehnley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fehnley family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fehnley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fehnley families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Fehnley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fehnley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fehnley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fehnley. For the veterans among your Fehnley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fehnley

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