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Fenkanyn Family History

Fenkanyn 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: Fenlason, Benjamin, Fenton, Ehmann, Penny, Kann, Tennant, Leppanen

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Fenkanyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenkanyn 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fenkanyn. 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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There are 35 military records available for the last name Fenkanyn. For the veterans among your Fenkanyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenkanyn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fenkanyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fenkanyn in 1969 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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