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Fent Family History

Fent Surname Meaning

German: variant of Fendt.

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


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Where is the Fent family from?

You can see how Fent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Fent families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Fent's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fent families in 1891.
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What did your Fent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fent. 72% of Fent 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
    72%
  • Lady Companion
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fent 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Fent. 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 971 military records available for the last name Fent. For the veterans among your Fent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fent lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fent in 1963 was 69, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fent 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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