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Faherty Family History

Faherty Surname Meaning

Irish (Galway): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fathartaigh ‘descendant of Fathartach’ a personal name (also Faghartach) meaning ‘noisy’.

It is derived from a word that emphasizes the traits associated with sound and disturbance.

This name reflects cultural significance, highlighting how personal names can convey characteristics or qualities.

Further, it illustrates the connection between language and identity in Irish heritage.

Names like Ó Fathartaigh encapsulate history and lineage, bridging the past with the present.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Faherty family from?

You can see how Faherty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faherty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Faherty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Faherty families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Faherty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Faherty families in 1891.
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What did your Faherty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faherty. 100% of Faherty men worked as a Builders Labourer and 88% of Faherty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Shorthand Typist
    13%

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Faherty. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Faherty. For the veterans among your Faherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faherty lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Faherty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Faherty in 1962 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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