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Fentreess Family History

Fentreess 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: Fentress, Ventress, Vertrees, Huntress, Fenters, Endress, Furness

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Where is the Fentreess family from?

You can see how Fentreess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fentreess family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fentreess families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Fentreess's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Fentreess families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Fentreess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fentreess 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fentreess. 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 Fentreess. For the veterans among your Fentreess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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