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Fenelus Family History

Fenelus Surname Meaning

Haitian (Fénélus): probably an altered form of Fénelon (see Fenelon). Alternatively perhaps an altered form of French Fenelous, a derivative of the Old French adjective fenal ‘hay-’ applied as a nickname for a haymaker.

The surname Fenelous is very rare in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Fenelus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenelus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fenelus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fenelus families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenelus's in USA. California had the highest population of Fenelus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Fenelus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenelus 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fenelus. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fenelus. For the veterans among your Fenelus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenelus lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Fenelus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fenelus in 1988 was 34, and 37 in 2004.

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