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Fenson Family History

Fenson Name Meaning

see Fensome .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Benson, Fenton, Fenlon, Henson, Jenson, Penson, Venson, Ferson

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Where is the Fenson family from?

You can see how Fenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fenson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 31 Fenson families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fenson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fenson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenson. 27% of Fenson men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Fenson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenson were Laborer and Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenson 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Fenson. 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 210 military records available for the last name Fenson. For the veterans among your Fenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fenson in 1955 was 50, and 88 in 2004.

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