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Fentanes Family History

Fentanes 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: Fontanez, Fenton, Fontana, Fuentes, Fenner, Centanni, Rantanen

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Fentanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fentanes 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Fentanes. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Fentanes. For the veterans among your Fentanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fentanes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Fentanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fentanes in 1970 was 66, and 81 in 1993.

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