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Fichney Family History

Fichney 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: Fichter, Richley, Richey, Finney, Lachney, Richner, Fechner, Fichtel

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Where is the Fichney family from?

You can see how Fichney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fichney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Fichney families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Fichney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fichney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fichney families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Fichney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fichney 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fichney. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fichney. For the veterans among your Fichney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fichney lifespan?

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