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Fennan Family History

Fennan 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: Kennan, Finnan, Penna, Fenton, Mannan, Tennant, Senna, Dennen, Menna

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Where is the Fennan family from?

You can see how Fennan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fennan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Fennan families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fennan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fennan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fennan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fennan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fennan. 100% of Fennan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Fennan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Fennan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennan 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Fennan. 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 41 military records available for the last name Fennan. For the veterans among your Fennan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1971, in the United States, Fennan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fennan in 1966 was 82, and 86 in 1971.

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