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Fenters Family History

Fenters Surname Meaning

Altered form of English or Scottish Venters.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fenters family from?

You can see how Fenters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fenters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Fenters families living in Channel Islands. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fenters's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Fenters families in 1891.
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What did your Fenters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenters. 28% of Fenters men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    12%

What Fenters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fenters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenters 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Fenters. 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 429 military records available for the last name Fenters. For the veterans among your Fenters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenters lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fenters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fenters in 1949 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenters 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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