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Fensham Family History

Fensham Surname Meaning

see Fensome.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fensham family from?

You can see how Fensham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fensham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fensham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Fensham families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Fensham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fensham families in 1891.
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What did your Fensham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fensham. 100% of Fensham 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fensham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fensham 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Fensham. 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 38 military records available for the last name Fensham. For the veterans among your Fensham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fensham lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fensham

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