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Fennar Family History

Fennar 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: Fenner, Jenner, Penna, Venner, Penner, Kenner, Senna, Fonner, Menna

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Where is the Fennar family from?

You can see how Fennar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fennar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Fennar families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fennar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fennar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fennar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fennar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fennar. 100% of Fennar 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 Fennar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Fennar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennar 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Fennar. 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 10 military records available for the last name Fennar. For the veterans among your Fennar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Fennar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fennar in 1971 was 96, and 90 in 2001.

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