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Fendall Family History

Fendall Surname Meaning

variant of Varndell with loss of medial -r-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fendall family from?

You can see how Fendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fendall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fendall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Fendall families living in Yorkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Fendall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fendall families in 1891.
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What did your Fendall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fendall. 85% of Fendall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Chainmaker Heavy Worker
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fendall 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Fendall. 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 718 military records available for the last name Fendall. For the veterans among your Fendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fendall lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fendall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Fendall in 1956 was 73, and 68 in 2004.

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