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Fentas Family History

Fentas 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: Rentas, Fenton, Mestas, Fuentes, Freitas, Festa, Gentes, Menta

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Where is the Fentas family from?

You can see how Fentas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fentas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fentas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fentas family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fentas's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Fentas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Fentas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fentas 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fentas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fentas. For the veterans among your Fentas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fentas lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fentas

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