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Fealey Family History

Fealey Surname Meaning

from Ó Fithcheallaigh see Feeley.

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


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Where is the Fealey family from?

You can see how Fealey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fealey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fealey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Fealey families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fealey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fealey families in 1891.
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What did your Fealey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fealey. 92% of Fealey 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
    92%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fealey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fealey 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Fealey. 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 282 military records available for the last name Fealey. For the veterans among your Fealey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fealey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Fealey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fealey in 1949 was 46, and 72 in 2002.

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