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Feneston Family History

Feneston 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: Fenton, Benston, Peniston, Keniston, Fenelon, Bengston, Finestone

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Where is the Feneston family from?

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

There are 9 census records available for the last name Feneston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feneston 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Feneston. 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 1 military records available for the last name Feneston. For the veterans among your Feneston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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