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Fegan Family History

Fegan Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fiacháin or Ó Féichín, a personal name meaning ‘little raven’ from a diminutive of fiach.

See Feehan and compare Fagan.

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


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Where is the Fegan family from?

You can see how Fegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fegan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 95 Fegan families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fegan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fegan families in 1891.
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What did your Fegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fegan. 20% of Fegan men worked as a Bricklayer and 78% of Fegan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fegan were Dock Labourer Heavy Worker and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Umbrella Frame Maker
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Dock Labourer Heavy Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Fegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fegan 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Fegan. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Fegan. For the veterans among your Fegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fegan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fegan in 1959 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fegan 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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