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Fentam Family History

Fentam 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, Feltham, Bentham, Denham, Festa, Menta, Benham, Renta, Fontan

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Where is the Fentam family from?

You can see how Fentam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fentam family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Fentam families living in Middlesex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fentam's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Fentam families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fentam ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Fentam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fentam 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fentam. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fentam. For the veterans among your Fentam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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