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Feenaghty Family History

Feenaghty 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: Geraghty, Fasnacht, Feeney, Kernaghan, Beeghly, Feagley, Fenerty

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Where is the Feenaghty family from?

You can see how Feenaghty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feenaghty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Feenaghty family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Feenaghty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Feenaghty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feenaghty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Feenaghty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Feenaghty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feenaghty 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Feenaghty. 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 4 military records available for the last name Feenaghty. For the veterans among your Feenaghty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feenaghty lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Feenaghty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Feenaghty in 1960 was 54, and 89 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feenaghty 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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