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Fenne Family History

Fenne Surname Meaning

see Fenn.

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


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Where is the Fenne family from?

You can see how Fenne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Fenne families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fenne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fenne families in 1891.
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What did your Fenne ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fenne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenne 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Fenne. 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 683 military records available for the last name Fenne. For the veterans among your Fenne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fenne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fenne in 1964 was 69, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fenne 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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