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Fenor Family History

Fenor 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: Menor, Fedor, Senor, Zenor, Feng, Zeno, Fenton, Seno, Senior, Menon

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Where is the Fenor family from?

You can see how Fenor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fenor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Fenor family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fenor's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Fenor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenor ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Fenor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenor 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Fenor. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fenor. For the veterans among your Fenor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Fenor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fenor in 1963 was 85, and 92 in 1982.

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