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Fennton Family History

Fennton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fenton, Felton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Benston, Benton, Lenton

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Where is the Fennton family from?

You can see how Fennton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fennton family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fennton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fennton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fennton 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 36 census records available for the last name Fennton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fennton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fennton. For the veterans among your Fennton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennton lifespan?

Average Fennton life expectancy in 2001 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fennton 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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