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Fenna Family History

Fenna Surname Meaning

see Finney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fenna family from?

You can see how Fenna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenna families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Fenna families living in Cheshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Fenna's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Fenna families in 1891.
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What did your Fenna ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fenna. 28% of Fenna men worked as a Motor Driver and 88% of Fenna women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenna were School Teacher and Chemist Assistant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver
    28%
  • Joiner Undertaker
    19%
  • Painter paperhanger
    19%
  • School Teacher
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Hairdresser
    4%
  • Chemist Assistant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fenna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenna 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Fenna. 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 244 military records available for the last name Fenna. For the veterans among your Fenna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenna lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fenna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fenna in 1966 was 87, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenna 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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