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Fentem Family History

Fentem Surname Meaning

see Fantom.

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


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Where is the Fentem family from?

You can see how Fentem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fentem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fentem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Fentem families living in Derbyshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fentem's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Fentem families in 1891.
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What did your Fentem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fentem. 81% of Fentem 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
    81%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Household Duties
    10%

What Fentem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fentem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fentem 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Fentem. 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 120 military records available for the last name Fentem. For the veterans among your Fentem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fentem lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fentem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fentem in 1955 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fentem 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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