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Fechnay Family History

Fechnay 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: Fechner, Fehn, Pecina, Feeney, Fecteau, Lachney, Lechner, Fechter

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Where is the Fechnay family from?

You can see how Fechnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fechnay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fechnay families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Fechnay families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fechnay's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Fechnay families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Fechnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fechnay 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Fechnay. 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 25 military records available for the last name Fechnay. For the veterans among your Fechnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fechnay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fechnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fechnay in 1963 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fechnay 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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