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Feeny Family History

Feeny Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Feeney

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Feeny family from?

You can see how Feeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feeny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feeny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Feeny families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Feeny's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Feeny families in 1891.
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What did your Feeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Feeny. 100% of Feeny men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 69% of Feeny 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    32%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Feeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feeny 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Feeny. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Feeny. For the veterans among your Feeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feeny lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Feeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Feeny in 1944 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feeny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feeny 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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