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Fagherty Family History

Fagherty 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: Faherty, Flaherty, Haggerty, Daugherty, Hagerty, Fogerty, Lafferty

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Where is the Fagherty family from?

You can see how Fagherty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagherty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Fagherty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Fagherty families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Fagherty's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fagherty families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Fagherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagherty 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Fagherty. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fagherty. For the veterans among your Fagherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fagherty lifespan?

Average Fagherty life expectancy in 2003 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fagherty 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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