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Fener Family History

Fener 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: Fenner, Feuer, Feiner, Fender, Feher, Finer, Feder, Fetner, Feger

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Where is the Fener family from?

You can see how Fener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fener family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Fener family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fener's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fener families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fener 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 Fener ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fener 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Fener. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fener. For the veterans among your Fener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fener lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fener in 1963 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fener 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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