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Fenas Family History

Fenas 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: Feng, Jonas, Faas, Minas, Sens, Panas, Fones, Bena, Sena, Frias

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Where is the Fenas family from?

You can see how Fenas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenas families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1881 there were 2 Fenas families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fenas families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Fenas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenas 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Fenas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fenas. For the veterans among your Fenas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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