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Fenton L Family History

Fenton L 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, Felton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Benton, Lenton, Fenlon

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Where is the Fenton L family from?

You can see how Fenton L families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenton L family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Fenton L families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenton L's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fenton L families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Fenton L. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenton L census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Fenton L. 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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There are 14 military records available for the last name Fenton L. For the veterans among your Fenton L ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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