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Fenwell Family History

Fenwell 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: Fennell, Penwell, Fewell, Jewell, Elwell, Hensell, Sewell, Fretwell

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Where is the Fenwell family from?

You can see how Fenwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fenwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fenwell families living in Louisiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Fenwell's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fenwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenwell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Fenwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenwell 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Fenwell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Fenwell. For the veterans among your Fenwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenwell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1974, in the United States, Fenwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fenwell in 1973 was 82, and 87 in 1974.

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