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Fenil Family History

Fenil 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: Feil, Fencl, Feng, Fell, Peil, Fei, Feig, Keil, Fail, Felix

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Where is the Fenil family from?

You can see how Fenil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fenil families living in Texas. This was about 54% of all the recorded Fenil's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Fenil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenil 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 112 census records available for the last name Fenil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenil 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fenil. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fenil. For the veterans among your Fenil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenil lifespan?

Average Fenil life expectancy in 2004 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenil 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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