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Fenity Family History

Fenity 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: Fenty, Verity, Fenley, Fendt, Feit, Felty, Benitz, Fenerty, Benito

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Where is the Fenity family from?

You can see how Fenity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenity family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenity families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fenity families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenity's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Fenity families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenity 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 247 census records available for the last name Fenity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenity 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fenity. 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 35 military records available for the last name Fenity. For the veterans among your Fenity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenity lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Fenity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fenity in 1954 was 50, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenity 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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