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Fihey Family History

Fihey 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: Fahey, Fohey, Fisher, Hey, Fishel, Iley, Fey, Richey, Riley, Fine

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Where is the Fihey family from?

You can see how Fihey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fihey family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Fihey families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Fihey family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Fihey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fihey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fihey 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 23 census records available for the last name Fihey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fihey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fihey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fihey. For the veterans among your Fihey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fihey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fihey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fihey

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