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Fenie Family History

Fenie 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: Fedie, Feng, Bence, Senne, Fei, Feig, Finne, Feige, Erie, Mente

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Where is the Fenie family from?

You can see how Fenie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fenie families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Fenie families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fenie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fenie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenie 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 246 census records available for the last name Fenie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenie 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Fenie. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fenie. For the veterans among your Fenie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fenie

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