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Fenion Family History

Fenion 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: Fenton, Fenlon, Henion, Benson, Kenyon, Felton, Denton, Henton

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Where is the Fenion family from?

You can see how Fenion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenion family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Fenion families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Fenion family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenion's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fenion families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Fenion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenion 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Fenion. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fenion. For the veterans among your Fenion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenion lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Fenion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fenion in 1974 was 65, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenion 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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