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Fenall Family History

Fenall 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: Fennell, Fell, Fall, Foxall, Kendall, Arnall, Fernald, Rendall

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Where is the Fenall family from?

You can see how Fenall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fenall families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fenall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fenall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Fenall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenall 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Fenall. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fenall. For the veterans among your Fenall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenall lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1989, in the United States, Fenall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fenall in 1961 was 53, and 81 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenall 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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