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Fending Family History

Fending 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, Fearing, Fehring, Kenning, Hedding

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Where is the Fending family from?

You can see how Fending families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fending family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fending families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Fending families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fending's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Fending families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fending surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Fending. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fending 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fending. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fending. For the veterans among your Fending ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fending lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Fending life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fending in 1977 was 62, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fending 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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