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Fenty Family History

Fenty Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Fenton .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Monty, Fancy, Dendy, Fey, Fenley, Denny, Beaty, Bent, Fante, Reney

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Where is the Fenty family from?

You can see how Fenty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fenty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Fenty families living in Durham. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fenty's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fenty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenty. 42% of Fenty men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Fenty women worked as a Waitress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Superintendent
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fenty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenty 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Fenty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 314 military records available for the last name Fenty. For the veterans among your Fenty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fenty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fenty in 1964 was 78, and 51 in 2004.

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