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Feanny Family History

Feanny 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: Penny, Heaney, Denny, Kenny, Feeney, Fenn, Reaney, Franey, Teaney

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Where is the Feanny family from?

You can see how Feanny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feanny family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Feanny family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Feanny's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Feanny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feanny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Feanny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feanny 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Feanny. 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 1 military records available for the last name Feanny. For the veterans among your Feanny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feanny lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Feanny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Feanny in 1985 was 64, and 70 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feanny 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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