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Feahney Family History

Feahney 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: Heaney, Heagney, Fahey, Feeney, Kearney, Farney, Fehnel, Reaney

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Where is the Feahney family from?

You can see how Feahney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feahney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Feahney families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Feahney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feahney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Feahney families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Feahney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feahney 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Feahney. 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 11 military records available for the last name Feahney. For the veterans among your Feahney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feahney lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1983, in the United States, Feahney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Feahney in 1980 was 65, and 73 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feahney 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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