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Feno Family History

Feno 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: Feng, Zeno, Seno, Fenn, Fero, Ueno, Geno, Fino, Febo, Beno

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Where is the Feno family from?

You can see how Feno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feno family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Feno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Feno families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Feno's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feno families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Feno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feno. 60% of Feno men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Feno women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Tilers Helper
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Feno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feno 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Feno. 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 109 military records available for the last name Feno. For the veterans among your Feno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feno lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Feno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Feno in 1960 was 58, and 28 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feno

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feno 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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