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Fennessee Family History

Fennessee 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: Fennessey, Hennessee, Tennessen, Fennessy, Hennessey, Engesser

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Where is the Fennessee family from?

You can see how Fennessee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennessee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fennessee families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fennessee family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fennessee's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fennessee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fennessee 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 93 census records available for the last name Fennessee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennessee 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fennessee. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fennessee. For the veterans among your Fennessee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennessee lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Fennessee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fennessee in 1966 was 70, and 50 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fennessee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fennessee 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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