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Feiley Family History

Feiley 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: Fenley, Feeley, Fegley, Reiley, Feiler, Friley, Bailey, Henley

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Where is the Feiley family from?

You can see how Feiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feiley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Feiley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Feiley family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feiley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Feiley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feiley 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 Feiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feiley. 100% of Feiley men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Feiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feiley 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Feiley. 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 29 military records available for the last name Feiley. For the veterans among your Feiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feiley lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Feiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Feiley in 1983 was 83, and 96 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feiley 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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