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Sceeney Family History

Sceeney 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: Sweeney, Seeney, Cerney, Seeley, Feeney, Cheney, Stepney, Mcgeeney

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Where is the Sceeney family from?

You can see how Sceeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sceeney family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Sceeney families living in Berkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sceeney 's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Sceeney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Sceeney . Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sceeney 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sceeney . 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 Sceeney . For the veterans among your Sceeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sceeney 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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