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Fentross Family History

Fentross 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, Peatross, Montross, Ventress, Fenton, Penrose, Centrone

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Where is the Fentross family from?

You can see how Fentross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fentross family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fentross families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fentross families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Fentross's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fentross families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fentross surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fentross ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fentross. 100% of Fentross women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Fentross family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Fentross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fentross 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fentross. 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 25 military records available for the last name Fentross. For the veterans among your Fentross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fentross lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Fentross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fentross in 1978 was 67, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fentross 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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