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Fenlong Family History

Fenlong 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: Fenlon, Furlong, Fenton, Delong, Fehling, Fenelon, Fenning, Felling

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Where is the Fenlong family from?

You can see how Fenlong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenlong family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fenlong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Fenlong family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenlong's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Fenlong families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenlong 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 Fenlong ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farming was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fenlong. 100% of Fenlong men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farming
    100%

What Fenlong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Fenlong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenlong 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Fenlong. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fenlong. For the veterans among your Fenlong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenlong lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Fenlong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fenlong in 1968 was 79, and 60 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fenlong

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenlong 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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