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Fenter Family History

Fenter Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular shortened form of the personal name Bonaventura which became popular as a personal name around 1500.

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


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Where is the Fenter family from?

You can see how Fenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Fenter families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Fenter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fenter families in 1911.
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What did your Fenter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenter. 25% of Fenter men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Fenter women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenter were Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    36%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Fenter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenter 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Fenter. 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 709 military records available for the last name Fenter. For the veterans among your Fenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenter lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Fenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fenter in 1953 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fenter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenter 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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