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Fenny Family History

Fenny Surname Meaning

see Finney. from Ó Fidhne see Feeney.

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


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Where is the Fenny family from?

You can see how Fenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 66 Fenny families living in Durham. This was about 56% of all the recorded Fenny's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fenny families in 1891.
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What did your Fenny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fenny. 43% of Fenny men worked as a Gardener and 88% of Fenny women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenny were House ship Painter and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    43%
  • Electrician
    29%
  • House ship Painter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenny 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 796 immigration records available for the last name Fenny. 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 326 military records available for the last name Fenny. For the veterans among your Fenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenny lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Fenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fenny in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenny 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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