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Fendell Family History

Fendell Surname Meaning

see Fendall.

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


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Where is the Fendell family from?

You can see how Fendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fendell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fendell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Fendell families living in Leicestershire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Fendell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Fendell families in 1891.
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What did your Fendell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fendell. 100% of Fendell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fendell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fendell 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Fendell. 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 158 military records available for the last name Fendell. For the veterans among your Fendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fendell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fendell in 1966 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fendell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fendell 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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