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Fenon Family History

Fenon 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: Fenton, Menon, Fenn, Fenlon, Zenon, Lenon, Feng, Heron, Zeno, Leon

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Where is the Fenon family from?

You can see how Fenon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fenon families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fenon's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Fenon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Fenon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenon 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Fenon. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fenon. For the veterans among your Fenon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Fenon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fenon in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 1998.

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