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Fennelley Family History

Fennelley 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: Fennelly, Fennell, Hennelly, Dannelley, Kennelly, Fennessey

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Where is the Fennelley family from?

You can see how Fennelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennelley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fennelley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fennelley family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fennelley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fennelley families in 1880.
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What did your Fennelley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fennelley. 100% of Fennelley women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Fennelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennelley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fennelley. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fennelley. For the veterans among your Fennelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennelley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fennelley

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