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Fenu Family History

Fenu 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: Feng, Fenn, Fent, Fu, Fang, Fan, Lenz, Meng, Zeno, Wen

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Where is the Fenu family from?

You can see how Fenu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fenu family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenu's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fenu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenu ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Fenu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenu 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Fenu. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fenu. For the veterans among your Fenu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenu lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Fenu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fenu in 1969 was 86, and 84 in 2003.

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