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Fenell Family History

Fenell 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: Fennell, Fewell, Fell, Jewell, Gesell, Knell, Hensell, Sewell, Fegely

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Where is the Fenell family from?

You can see how Fenell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Fenell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fenell families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenell 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 Fenell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fenell. 100% of Fenell 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
    100%

What Fenell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fenell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenell 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Fenell. 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 261 military records available for the last name Fenell. For the veterans among your Fenell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fenell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fenell in 1964 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fenell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenell 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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