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Fenmore Family History

Fenmore 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: Fenimore, Wetmore, Fesmire, Dunmore, Finamore, Wedmore, Tenore

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Where is the Fenmore family from?

You can see how Fenmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenmore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Fenmore families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Fenmore's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Fenmore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenmore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fenmore. 100% of Fenmore women worked as a Private Means. .

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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 1939

  • Private Means
    100%
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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Fenmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenmore 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Fenmore. 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 51 military records available for the last name Fenmore. For the veterans among your Fenmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenmore lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Fenmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fenmore in 1973 was 86, and 70 in 2002.

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