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Fenlaw Family History

Fenlaw 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: Fenley, Fenlon, Genaw, Finlan, Felan, Enlow, Finlay, Feola, Kinlaw

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Where is the Fenlaw family from?

You can see how Fenlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenlaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenlaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fenlaw families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fenlaw's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Fenlaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenlaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenlaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenlaw. 100% of Fenlaw women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Fenlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenlaw 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fenlaw. 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 22 military records available for the last name Fenlaw. For the veterans among your Fenlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenlaw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Fenlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fenlaw in 1962 was 77, and 70 in 2001.

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