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Feeherty Family History

Feeherty 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: Flaherty, Faherty, Fenerty, Fleharty, Dechert, Feeney, Feher

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Where is the Feeherty family from?

You can see how Feeherty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feeherty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Feeherty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Feeherty families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feeherty's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Feeherty families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Feeherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feeherty 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Feeherty. 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 41 military records available for the last name Feeherty. For the veterans among your Feeherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feeherty lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Feeherty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Feeherty in 1972 was 79, and 71 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feeherty 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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