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Fenarty Family History

Fenarty 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: Fenerty, Lenart, Fogarty, Hearty, Fleharty, Fenty, Finerty, Gearty

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Where is the Fenarty family from?

You can see how Fenarty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenarty family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenarty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fenarty family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenarty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fenarty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenarty 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 125 census records available for the last name Fenarty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenarty 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Fenarty. 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 13 military records available for the last name Fenarty. For the veterans among your Fenarty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenarty lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Fenarty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fenarty in 1967 was 92, and 75 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenarty 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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