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Fennet Family History

Fennet 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, Fenney, Fennel, Bennet, Jenner, Fennell, Venner, Senne

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Where is the Fennet family from?

You can see how Fennet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fennet family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Fennet's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Fennet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fennet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fennet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fennet. 100% of Fennet 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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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Fennet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennet 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Fennet. 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 17 military records available for the last name Fennet. For the veterans among your Fennet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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