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Fienan Family History

Fienan 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: Finan, Finnan, Dinan, Finn, Tiernan, Kieran, Fenn, Farnan, Heenan

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Where is the Fienan family from?

You can see how Fienan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fienan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fienan family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Fienan's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Fienan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fienan 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 46 census records available for the last name Fienan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fienan 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Fienan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fienan. For the veterans among your Fienan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fienan lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1994, in the United States, Fienan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fienan in 1992 was 67, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fienan 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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