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Fahy Family History

Fahy Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Fahey.

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


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Where is the Fahy family from?

You can see how Fahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fahy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 84 Fahy families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fahy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fahy families in 1891.
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What did your Fahy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fahy. 32% of Fahy men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Fahy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fahy were Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • General Labourer
    32%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Colliery Hewer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Fahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahy 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Fahy. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Fahy. For the veterans among your Fahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fahy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fahy in 1955 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahy 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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