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Feehley Family History

Feehley 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: Feeley, Seeley, Keeley, Feeney, Fenley, Weekley, Fehler, Beeley

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Where is the Feehley family from?

You can see how Feehley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feehley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Feehley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Feehley families living in Devon. This was about 63% of all the recorded Feehley's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Feehley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feehley 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 Feehley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feehley. 43% of Feehley men worked as a Machinist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    43%
  • Chauffeur
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Feehley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Feehley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feehley 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Feehley. 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 213 military records available for the last name Feehley. For the veterans among your Feehley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feehley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Feehley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Feehley in 1963 was 71, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feehley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feehley 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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