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Fene Family History

Fene 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: Feng, Bene, Fine, Fee, Fenn, Rene, Fede, Fiene, Gene, Fane

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Where is the Fene family from?

You can see how Fene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fene families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Fene families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Fene's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Fene families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fene ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fene. 100% of Fene men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Fene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fene 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Fene. 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 451 military records available for the last name Fene. For the veterans among your Fene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fene lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Fene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fene in 1969 was 76, and 66 in 2002.

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