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Fenessy Family History

Fenessy 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: Fennessy, Hennessy, Fenerty, Fennessey, Veness, Ness, Furness, Cressy

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Where is the Fenessy family from?

You can see how Fenessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenessy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenessy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fenessy family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenessy's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Fenessy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenessy 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 186 census records available for the last name Fenessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenessy 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Fenessy. 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 25 military records available for the last name Fenessy. For the veterans among your Fenessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenessy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Fenessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Fenessy in 1966 was 73, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenessy 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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