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Feany Family History

Feany 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: Fealy, Feeny, Meany, Feng, Fang, Frank, Bean, Fan, Dean, Geary

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Where is the Feany family from?

You can see how Feany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feany family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Feany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Feany families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Feany's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Feany families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feany 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 308 census records available for the last name Feany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feany 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Feany. 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 74 military records available for the last name Feany. For the veterans among your Feany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feany lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Feany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Feany in 1978 was 85, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feany 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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