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Fennessey Family History

Fennessey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Fennessy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fennessey family from?

You can see how Fennessey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennessey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fennessey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Fennessey families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Fennessey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fennessey families in 1891.
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What did your Fennessey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chemical Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fennessey. 100% of Fennessey men worked as a Chemical Labourer and 72% of Fennessey 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

  • Chemical Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Fennessey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fennessey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennessey 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 874 immigration records available for the last name Fennessey. 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 956 military records available for the last name Fennessey. For the veterans among your Fennessey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennessey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fennessey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Fennessey in 1949 was 42, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fennessey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fennessey 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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