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Fennier Family History

Fennier 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: Fenner, Jenner, Fenster, Venner, Penner, Ferrier, Kenner, Venier

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Where is the Fennier family from?

You can see how Fennier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fennier families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Fennier family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fennier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fennier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Fennier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennier 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Fennier. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fennier. For the veterans among your Fennier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fennier 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 Fennier

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