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Fentriss Family History

Fentriss 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: Fentress, Ferriss, Ventress, Endriss, Fenrich, Ferris, Ferries

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Where is the Fentriss family from?

You can see how Fentriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fentriss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fentriss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fentriss families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Fentriss's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Fentriss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fentriss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fentriss ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Fentriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fentriss 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Fentriss. 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 115 military records available for the last name Fentriss. For the veterans among your Fentriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fentriss lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Fentriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fentriss in 1961 was 60, and 90 in 2003.

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