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Fenos Family History

Fenos 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: Enos, Xenos, Feng, Zeno, Fenton, Sens, Delos, Fones, Seno, Menon

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Where is the Fenos family from?

You can see how Fenos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenos family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fenos families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Fenos families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenos's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fenos families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenos ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Fenos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenos 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Fenos. 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 39 military records available for the last name Fenos. For the veterans among your Fenos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenos lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Fenos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fenos in 1970 was 74, and 89 in 1991.

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