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Fendya Family History

Fendya Name 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: Fonda, Hendy, Benda, Fender, Bendy, Fendt, Renda, Mendyk, Sendra

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Where is the Fendya family from?

You can see how Fendya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fendya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fendya families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fendya's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fendya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fendya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fendya ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fendya ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Fendya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fendya 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fendya. 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 22 military records available for the last name Fendya. For the veterans among your Fendya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fendya lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Fendya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fendya in 1969 was 93, and 85 in 2003.

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