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Fenus Family History

Fenus 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: Venus, Febus, Feng, Sens, Fergus, Reus, Fones, Jesus, Bonus, Debus

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Where is the Fenus family from?

You can see how Fenus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Fenus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fenus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fenus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Fenus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenus 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Fenus. 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 31 military records available for the last name Fenus. For the veterans among your Fenus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Fenus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fenus in 1962 was 68, and 94 in 2001.

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