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Fentroy Family History

Fentroy 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: Fantroy, Fenton, Ventry, Gentry, Montroy, Fenerty, Fenty, Fetrow

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Where is the Fentroy family from?

You can see how Fentroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fentroy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fentroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fentroy families living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fentroy's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Fentroy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fentroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fentroy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Fentroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fentroy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fentroy. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fentroy. For the veterans among your Fentroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fentroy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Fentroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fentroy in 1970 was 20, and 85 in 2002.

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