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Fenden Family History

Fenden 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: Fender, Fendel, Menden, Heiden, Eden, Fenton, Linden, Dennen, Hedden

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Where is the Fenden family from?

You can see how Fenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fenden families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fenden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Fenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenden 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fenden. 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 13 military records available for the last name Fenden. For the veterans among your Fenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenden lifespan?

Average Fenden life expectancy in 1993 was 31 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenden 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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