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Fenthan Family History

Fenthan 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, Lenahan, Renehan, Fontan, Feehan, Benthin

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Where is the Fenthan family from?

You can see how Fenthan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenthan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Fenthan families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenthan's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Fenthan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenthan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenthan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenthan. 100% of Fenthan 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 22 census records available for the last name Fenthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenthan 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 Fenthan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fenthan. For the veterans among your Fenthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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