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Fennesy Family History

Fennesy 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, Fenney, Hennesy, Fennell, Finney, Fenner, Feeney, Fenley

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Where is the Fennesy family from?

You can see how Fennesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennesy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fennesy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fennesy family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fennesy's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Fennesy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fennesy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fennesy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fennesy. 50% of Fennesy men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Fennesy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Fennesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennesy 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Fennesy. 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 67 military records available for the last name Fennesy. For the veterans among your Fennesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennesy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Fennesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fennesy in 1967 was 76, and 74 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fennesy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fennesy 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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