Fen Surname Meaning & Fen Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Fen family from?

You can see how Fen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Fen families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Fen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fen families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fen 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Fen. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Fen. For the veterans among your Fen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Fen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fen in 1966 was 77, and 36 in 2002.

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