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Fenely Family History

Fenely 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: Fegely, Feely, Fennell, Feeney, Fenley, Feeley, Fehnel, Fedele

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Where is the Fenely family from?

You can see how Fenely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenely family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fenely families living in Georgia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fenely's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Fenely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenely 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 137 census records available for the last name Fenely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenely 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Fenely. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fenely. For the veterans among your Fenely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenely lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Fenely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fenely in 1973 was 84, and 36 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenely 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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