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Fennerty Family History

Fennerty Surname Meaning

from Ó Fionnachta see Finnerty.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fennerty family from?

You can see how Fennerty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennerty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fennerty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fennerty families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fennerty's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fennerty families in 1891.
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What did your Fennerty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fennerty. 13% of Fennerty men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Fennerty women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fennerty were Chauffeur and Waitress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fennerty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennerty 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Fennerty. 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 188 military records available for the last name Fennerty. For the veterans among your Fennerty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennerty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fennerty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fennerty in 1964 was 60, and 98 in 2003.

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