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Fienny Family History

Fienny 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: Penny, Denny, Kenny, Finne, Finn, Finney, Feeney, Fenn, Jenny, Fiene

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Where is the Fienny family from?

You can see how Fienny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fienny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fienny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fienny families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fienny's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fienny families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Fienny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fienny 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fienny. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Fienny. For the veterans among your Fienny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fienny lifespan?

Average Fienny life expectancy in 1972 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fienny 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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