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Fenniman Family History

Fenniman 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: Penniman, Venneman, Henneman, Feinman, Hennigan, Finneman, Finnigan

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Where is the Fenniman family from?

You can see how Fenniman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenniman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenniman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fenniman families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Fenniman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fenniman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenniman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenniman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fenniman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Fenniman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenniman 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Fenniman. 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 30 military records available for the last name Fenniman. For the veterans among your Fenniman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenniman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Fenniman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fenniman in 1963 was 84, and 71 in 2002.

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