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Faichney Family History

Faichney Surname Meaning

from the male given name Fiachna a derivative of fiach ‘raven’.

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


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Where is the Faichney family from?

You can see how Faichney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faichney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faichney families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Faichney families living in Cheshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Faichney's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Faichney families in 1891.
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What did your Faichney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Faichney. 100% of Faichney 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Faichney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faichney 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Faichney. 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 441 military records available for the last name Faichney. For the veterans among your Faichney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faichney lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Faichney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Faichney in 1954 was 25, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faichney 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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