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Feningan Family History

Feningan 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: Feinman, Finigan, Henigan, Henington, Jernigan, Lanigan, Clingan

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Where is the Feningan family from?

You can see how Feningan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feningan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Feningan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Feningan family living in Caernarvonshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Feningan's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Feningan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Feningan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feningan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Feningan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Feningan. For the veterans among your Feningan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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