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Fienning Family History

Fienning 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: Fenning, Henning, Penning, Kenning, Sinning, Venning, Pfenning

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Where is the Fienning family from?

You can see how Fienning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fienning family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fienning family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fienning's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fienning families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fienning 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 Fienning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fienning. 100% of Fienning 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
    100%

What Fienning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Fienning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fienning 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fienning. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fienning. For the veterans among your Fienning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fienning lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fienning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fienning in 1960 was 49, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fienning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fienning 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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