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Fentone Family History

Fentone 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: Fenton, Felton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Benton, Lenton, Fenlon

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Where is the Fentone family from?

You can see how Fentone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fentone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fentone families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Fentone family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fentone's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fentone families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Fentone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fentone 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fentone. 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 military records available for the last name Fentone. For the veterans among your Fentone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fentone lifespan?

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