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Fenald Family History

Fenald Surname 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: Fernald, Ewald, Feld, Sebald, Gerald, Henard, Tenold, Dewald, Heald

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Where is the Fenald family from?

You can see how Fenald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenald family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fenald families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Fenald families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenald's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Fenald families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Fenald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenald 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Fenald. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fenald. For the veterans among your Fenald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenald lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Fenald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fenald in 1966 was 69, and 83 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenald ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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