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Fenty Family History

Fenty Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Fenton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fenty family from?

You can see how Fenty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fenty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Fenty families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fenty's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Fenty families in 1911.
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What did your Fenty ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fenty. 100% of Fenty men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fenty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fenty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenty 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Fenty. 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 314 military records available for the last name Fenty. For the veterans among your Fenty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fenty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fenty in 1964 was 78, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenty 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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