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Fenders Family History

Fenders 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, Penders, Enders, Fedders, Fenters, Pender, Bender, Wonders

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Where is the Fenders family from?

You can see how Fenders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenders family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fenders family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenders's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fenders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenders 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 Fenders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenders. 100% of Fenders men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Fenders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenders 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Fenders. 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 36 military records available for the last name Fenders. For the veterans among your Fenders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenders lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Fenders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fenders in 1969 was 87, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenders 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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