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Fenda Family History

Fenda 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: Fonda, Benda, Fendt, Renda, Lenda, Feng, Landa, Banda, Penna, Kanda

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Where is the Fenda family from?

You can see how Fenda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenda family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Fenda family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenda's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Fenda families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenda 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 Fenda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenda. 50% of Fenda men worked as a Printer.

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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

  • Printer
    50%
  • Foreman
    50%

What Fenda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Fenda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenda 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Fenda. 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 26 military records available for the last name Fenda. For the veterans among your Fenda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenda lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Fenda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fenda in 1969 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fenda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenda 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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