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Fenaughty Family History

Fenaughty 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, Mcnaught, Faught, Denault, Naugher, Feucht, Mcnaughton

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Where is the Fenaughty family from?

You can see how Fenaughty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenaughty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenaughty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fenaughty family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fenaughty's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fenaughty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenaughty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Fenaughty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenaughty 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Fenaughty. 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 48 military records available for the last name Fenaughty. For the veterans among your Fenaughty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenaughty lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Fenaughty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fenaughty in 1969 was 74, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenaughty 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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