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Fiennes Family History

Fiennes Surname Meaning

see Finnis.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fiennes family from?

You can see how Fiennes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiennes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Fiennes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Fiennes families living in Berkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fiennes's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Fiennes families in 1891.
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What did your Fiennes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fiennes. 50% of Fiennes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Fiennes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Fiennes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiennes 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Fiennes. 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 85 military records available for the last name Fiennes. For the veterans among your Fiennes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiennes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1976, in the United States, Fiennes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fiennes in 1972 was 75, and 73 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiennes 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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