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Feay Family History

Feay Surname Meaning

see Fay.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Feay family from?

You can see how Feay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Feay families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Feay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Feay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Feay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Feay. 100% of Feay 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Feay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feay 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Feay. 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 174 military records available for the last name Feay. For the veterans among your Feay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feay lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Feay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Feay in 1958 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feay 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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