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Fenant Family History

Fenant 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: Tennant, Conant, Levant, Fant, Fenn, Fendt, Lenart, Benanti, Friant

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Where is the Fenant family from?

You can see how Fenant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fenant families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenant's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fenant families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Fenant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenant 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fenant. 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 Fenant. For the veterans among your Fenant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenant 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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