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Fenold Family History

Fenold 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: Tenold, Menold, Fevold, Arnold, Reynold, Penfold, Feld, Herold

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Where is the Fenold family from?

You can see how Fenold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fenold families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Fenold family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenold's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Fenold families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenold ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Fenold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenold 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fenold. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fenold. For the veterans among your Fenold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenold lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Fenold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fenold in 1981 was 82, and 98 in 2001.

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