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Fenhney Family History

Fenhney 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: Fenney, Finney, Fenner, Feeney, Fenley, Fehnel, Henney, Fechner

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Where is the Fenhney family from?

You can see how Fenhney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenhney family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Fenhney families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenhney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fenhney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Fenhney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenhney 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 Fenhney. 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 Fenhney. For the veterans among your Fenhney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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