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Fend Family History

Fend 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, Feld, Fenn, Fund, Fendt, End, Feind, Fent, Wend, Fang

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Where is the Fend family from?

You can see how Fend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fend family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fend families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Fend families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fend's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fend families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fend surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fend ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fend. 35% of Fend men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Fend women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fend were Salesman and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • New Worker Stenographer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Fend family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fend 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Fend. 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 920 military records available for the last name Fend. For the veterans among your Fend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fend lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Fend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fend in 1958 was 56, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fend

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fend 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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