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Fenessy Family History

Fenessy Name 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: Fennessy, Hennessy, Fenerty, Fennessey, Veness, Ness, Furness, Cressy

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Where is the Fenessy family from?

You can see how Fenessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenessy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenessy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Fenessy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 61% of all the recorded Fenessy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fenessy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenessy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenessy ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fenessy ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Fenessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenessy 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Fenessy. 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 25 military records available for the last name Fenessy. For the veterans among your Fenessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenessy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Fenessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Fenessy in 1966 was 73, and 84 in 1999.

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