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Fenneran Family History

Fenneran 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: Finneran, Fennern, Fenner, Venneman, Henneman, Finnegan, Finneman

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Where is the Fenneran family from?

You can see how Fenneran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenneran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenneran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fenneran family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenneran's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fenneran families in 1891.
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What did your Fenneran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenneran. 100% of Fenneran men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Fenneran women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Fenneran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Fenneran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenneran 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Fenneran. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fenneran. For the veterans among your Fenneran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenneran lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Fenneran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fenneran in 1982 was 74, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenneran 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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