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Fennerson Family History

Fennerson 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: Fenderson, Kennerson, Enderson, Gunnerson, Henderson, Einerson

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Where is the Fennerson family from?

You can see how Fennerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fennerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fennerson families living in North Carolina. This was about 64% of all the recorded Fennerson's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Fennerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fennerson 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 Fennerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fennerson. 100% of Fennerson men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Fennerson women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Fennerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Fennerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennerson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fennerson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fennerson. For the veterans among your Fennerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennerson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fennerson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fennerson

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