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Fenesy Family History

Fenesy 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: Fones, Fegely, Feeney, Fenley, Fejes, Benes, Feese, Fennessy, Genest

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Where is the Fenesy family from?

You can see how Fenesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenesy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Fenesy families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Fenesy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenesy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fenesy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenesy 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 91 census records available for the last name Fenesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenesy 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Fenesy. 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 19 military records available for the last name Fenesy. For the veterans among your Fenesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenesy lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Fenesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fenesy in 1973 was 83, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenesy 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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