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Origins of the Feeny surname

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About the Feenys

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Where do most Feenys live?

In 1921, most Feenys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Feenys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,170 records for the Feeny surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Feenys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Feeny first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Bridget

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Common jobs for Feenys

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

Common Female occupations for Feenys in 1921
At Home

5

Housekeeper

5

Living On Own Means

4

Charwoman

3

Cotton Weaver

3

Common Male occupations for Feenys in 1921
General Labourer

12

Coal Miner

7

Tailor

6

Able Seaman

4

Agricultural Labourer

4

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