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Fenemore Family History

Fenemore Name Meaning

see Finnemore .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Fenimore, Kennemore, Finamore, Densmore, Fennimore, Finnemore

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Where is the Fenemore family from?

You can see how Fenemore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenemore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenemore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Fenemore families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Fenemore's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fenemore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenemore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenemore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fenemore. 60% of Fenemore men worked as a Farmer and 83% of Fenemore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenemore were Dairy Farmer and Domestic Duties Retired. .

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Dairy Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Retired
    3%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fenemore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenemore 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Fenemore. 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 193 military records available for the last name Fenemore. For the veterans among your Fenemore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenemore lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Fenemore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fenemore in 1968 was 87, and 94 in 1995.

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