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Fennington Family History

Fennington 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: Pennington, Bennington, Kennington, Dennington, Hennington, Henington

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Where is the Fennington family from?

You can see how Fennington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fennington families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Fennington families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fennington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fennington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fennington 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 Fennington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fennington. 100% of Fennington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fennington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Fennington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennington 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Fennington. 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 52 military records available for the last name Fennington. For the veterans among your Fennington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennington lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Fennington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fennington in 1971 was 37, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fennington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fennington 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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