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Fenier Family History

Fenier 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: Venier, Fenner, Denier, Fender, Frenier, Fenter, Fenger, Renier

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Where is the Fenier family from?

You can see how Fenier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Fenier family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenier's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fenier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenier 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 Fenier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fenier. 100% of Fenier 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 Fenier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Fenier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenier 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Fenier. 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 51 military records available for the last name Fenier. For the veterans among your Fenier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Fenier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fenier in 1966 was 80, and 86 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fenier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenier 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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