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Fenot Family History

Fenot 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: Fendt, Fent, Feng, Zeno, Fenton, Wendt, Dent, Seno, Menon, Kent

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Where is the Fenot family from?

You can see how Fenot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fenot families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Fenot family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenot's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fenot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenot 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 22 census records available for the last name Fenot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenot 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Fenot. 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 22 military records available for the last name Fenot. For the veterans among your Fenot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenot lifespan?

Average Fenot life expectancy in 1967 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenot 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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