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Fennagan Family History

Fennagan 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: Flanagan, Finnegan, Hennigan, Hennegan, Henagan, Flannagan, Hannagan

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Where is the Fennagan family from?

You can see how Fennagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Fennagan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Fennagan families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fennagan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fennagan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Fennagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennagan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fennagan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fennagan. For the veterans among your Fennagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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