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Fentre Family History

Fentre 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: Ventre, Fenton, Mente, Mestre, Fuente, Petre, Bentle, Fante, Gentle

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Where is the Fentre family from?

You can see how Fentre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fentre family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Fentre family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fentre's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Fentre families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fentre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fentre ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fentre ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Fentre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fentre 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 Fentre. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fentre. For the veterans among your Fentre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fentre lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Fentre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fentre in 1988 was 82, and 81 in 2000.

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