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Fenelius Family History

Fenelius 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: Fernelius, Chelius, Mcnelis, Cornelius, Redenius, Feliu, Fenelon

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Where is the Fenelius family from?

You can see how Fenelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenelius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fenelius family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fenelius's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Fenelius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenelius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenelius ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Fenelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenelius 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fenelius. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fenelius. For the veterans among your Fenelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenelius lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Fenelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fenelius in 1967 was 83, and 81 in 1996.

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