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Fentie Family History

Fentie Surname Meaning

see Fenty.

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


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Where is the Fentie family from?

You can see how Fentie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fentie family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Fentie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Fentie families living in Banffshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Fentie's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Fentie families in 1841.
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What did your Fentie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fentie. 100% of Fentie men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fentie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Fentie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fentie 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Fentie. 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 28 military records available for the last name Fentie. For the veterans among your Fentie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fentie lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Fentie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fentie in 1974 was 60, and 62 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fentie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fentie 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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