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Fenes Family History

Fenes 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: Fones, Fejes, Benes, Denes, Enes, Funes, Henes, Fees, Fines, Feng

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Where is the Fenes family from?

You can see how Fenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Fenes family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fenes's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Fenes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenes. 39% of Fenes 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Fenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenes 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Fenes. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fenes. For the veterans among your Fenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenes lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Fenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fenes in 1978 was 43, and 58 in 1996.

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