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Fenlan Family History

Fenlan 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: Fenlon, Finlan, Felan, Fenton, Penland, Belan, Fellin, Selan, Keelan

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Where is the Fenlan family from?

You can see how Fenlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenlan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fenlan families living in Illinois. This was about 77% of all the recorded Fenlan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fenlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenlan. 100% of Fenlan 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Fenlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenlan 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Fenlan. 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 32 military records available for the last name Fenlan. For the veterans among your Fenlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenlan lifespan?

Average Fenlan life expectancy in 2002 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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