Origins of the Fennessey surname
About the Fennesseys
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Interesting facts about Fennessey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Fennessey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1942.
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What are the most common Fennessey first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Fennesseys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Fennesseys in 1921
Charwoman
2
Ironer
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
Card Room Hand Cotton Mill
1
Carrier
1
Common male occupations for Fennesseys in 1921
Able Seaman
4
General Labourer
4
Clerk
2
Pupil
2
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
2
