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Fenlason Family History

Fenlason Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Finlayson.

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


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Where is the Fenlason family from?

You can see how Fenlason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenlason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenlason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Fenlason families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fenlason's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Fenlason families in 1911.
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What did your Fenlason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenlason. 60% of Fenlason men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fenlason women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Fenlason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fenlason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenlason 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Fenlason. 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 181 military records available for the last name Fenlason. For the veterans among your Fenlason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenlason lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fenlason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fenlason in 1963 was 77, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenlason 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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