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Fencott Family History

Fencott Surname Meaning

From one or more of the places so named, such as Fencote Abbey in Hatfield (Herefs), which is recorded as Fencote in 1086, Fancott in Toddington (Beds) recorded as Fencote in 1212 and Fancote in 1224, Fencott (Oxon) recorded as Fennecote in 1218, and Great and Little Fencote in Kirkby Fleetham (NR Yorks) recorded as Fencotes in 1270.

The place-names derive from Old English fenn ‘fen, marshy ground’ + cot ‘cottage(s)’. The historical records illustrate the evolution of these names over the centuries.

These variations reflect linguistic changes and the influence of regional dialects throughout history, particularly in relation to settlement patterns.

The name Fencote, in its numerous forms, indicates a connection to marshy or waterlogged areas, suggesting that these locations were significant in terms of resources and habitation.

Understanding the origins of these place-names provides insight into the linguistic heritage and geographical landscape of the regions in which they are found.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Fencott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fencott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fencott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Fencott families living in Herefordshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Fencott's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Fencott families in 1891.
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What did your Fencott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrical Switch Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fencott. 50% of Fencott men worked as an Electrical Switch Fitter and 100% of Fencott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electrical Switch Fitter
    50%
  • Axle Smith
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fencott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Fencott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fencott 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Fencott. 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 52 military records available for the last name Fencott. For the veterans among your Fencott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fencott lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Fencott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fencott in 1970 was 76, and 93 in 1995.

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