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Fenston Family History

Fenston 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, Benston, Funston, Easton, Fenster, Benson, Beaston, Felton

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Where is the Fenston family from?

You can see how Fenston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenston family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Fenston family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fenston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fenston. 100% of Fenston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Fenston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenston 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Fenston. 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 41 military records available for the last name Fenston. For the veterans among your Fenston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenston lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Fenston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fenston in 1969 was 61, and 56 in 2002.

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