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Fenten Family History

Fenten 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, Fenter, Felten, Fenster, Felton, Denton, Henton, Kenton

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Where is the Fenten family from?

You can see how Fenten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fenten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Fenten families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Fenten's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fenten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenten. 100% of Fenten men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Fenten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenten 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Fenten. 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 108 military records available for the last name Fenten. For the veterans among your Fenten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenten lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Fenten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fenten in 1968 was 90, and 84 in 1999.

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