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Fenselon Family History

Fenselon 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: Fenelon, Fenlon, Fennell, Benson, Fenton, Hensell, Benston, Engelson

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

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Fenselon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenselon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fenselon. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Fenselon. For the veterans among your Fenselon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenselon lifespan?

Average Fenselon life expectancy in 1981 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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