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Fennette Family History

Fennette 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: Bennette, Jennette, Gennette, Bennett, Kennett, Frenette, Bonnette

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Where is the Fennette family from?

You can see how Fennette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennette family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Fennette families living in Texas. This was about 59% of all the recorded Fennette's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Fennette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fennette 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 51 census records available for the last name Fennette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennette 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 Fennette. 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 10 military records available for the last name Fennette. For the veterans among your Fennette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Fennette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fennette in 1964 was 74, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fennette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fennette 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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