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Fendleton Family History

Fendleton 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: Pendleton, Middleton, Fenton, Felton, Embleton, Singleton, Templeton

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Where is the Fendleton family from?

You can see how Fendleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fendleton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Fendleton families were found in USA in 1880, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Fendleton family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fendleton's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fendleton families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Fendleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fendleton 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fendleton. 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 24 military records available for the last name Fendleton. For the veterans among your Fendleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fendleton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fendleton 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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