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Fentry Family History

Fentry 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: Ventry, Gentry, Fenty, Henry, Fenton, Ferry, Santry, Ventre, Hendry

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Where is the Fentry family from?

You can see how Fentry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fentry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1881. The most Fentry families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Fentry families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fentry's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fentry families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fentry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Fentry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fentry 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 Fentry. 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 68 military records available for the last name Fentry. For the veterans among your Fentry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fentry lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Fentry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fentry in 1975 was 70, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fentry 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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