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Fens Family History

Fens 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, Sens, Fenn, Fels, Gens, Fons, Jens, Rens, Bens, Fent

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Where is the Fens family from?

You can see how Fens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fens family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Fens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fens 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Fens. 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 610 military records available for the last name Fens. For the veterans among your Fens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fens lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Fens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fens in 1969 was 65, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fens 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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