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Feneley Family History

Feneley Surname Meaning

see Fendley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Feneley family from?

You can see how Feneley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feneley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Feneley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Feneley families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Feneley's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Feneley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feneley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feneley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Feneley. 100% of Feneley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Feneley 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Feneley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Feneley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feneley 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Feneley. 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 82 military records available for the last name Feneley. For the veterans among your Feneley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feneley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Feneley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Feneley in 1962 was 72, and 76 in 2003.

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