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Fenety Family History

Fenety 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: Fenerty, Fenty, Fegely, Feeney, Fenley, Fendt, Fenech, Fekete, Benet

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Where is the Fenety family from?

You can see how Fenety families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenety family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenety families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fenety families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenety's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fenety families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenety 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 447 census records available for the last name Fenety. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenety 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Fenety. 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 83 military records available for the last name Fenety. For the veterans among your Fenety ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenety lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Fenety life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fenety in 1966 was 89, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenety 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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