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Fenceroy Family History

Fenceroy 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: Fenerty, Kennerly, Fenner, Fenley, Fender, Finnerty, Enderby, Mencer

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Where is the Fenceroy family from?

You can see how Fenceroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenceroy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fenceroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fenceroy families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fenceroy's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fenceroy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenceroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenceroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenceroy. 50% of Fenceroy men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Fenceroy women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Fenceroy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Fenceroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenceroy 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 Fenceroy. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fenceroy. For the veterans among your Fenceroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenceroy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fenceroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fenceroy in 1966 was 79, and 59 in 2003.

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