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Fenhan Family History

Fenhan 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: Feehan, Fenton, Fehn, Meehan, Fenn, Henman, Fenlon, Behan, Lenahan

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Where is the Fenhan family from?

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

What did your Fenhan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Fenhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenhan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fenhan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fenhan. For the veterans among your Fenhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenhan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Fenhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fenhan in 1976 was 69, and 76 in 1982.

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