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Fenson Family History

Fenson Surname Meaning

see Fensome.

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


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Where is the Fenson family from?

You can see how Fenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fenson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Fenson families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Fenson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fenson families in 1891.
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What did your Fenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fenson. 50% of Fenson men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Fenson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenson were Bricklayer and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Retired
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenson 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Fenson. 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 210 military records available for the last name Fenson. For the veterans among your Fenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fenson in 1955 was 50, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenson 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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