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Origins of the Feeney surname

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Where do most Feeneys live?

In 1921, most Feeneys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Feeneys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 8,410 records for the Feeney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Feeneys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Feeney first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Feeneys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Feeneys in 1921
Domestic Servant

25

Charwoman

24

Cotton Winder

23

Cotton Weaver

21

Dressmaker

19

Common Male occupations for Feeneys in 1921
General Labourer

100

Coal Miner

69

Dock Labourer

35

Hawker

26

Laborer

22

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