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Fentis Family History

Fentis 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: Feltis, Gentis, Dennis, Fenton, Fuentes, Benis, Fertig, Pettis

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Where is the Fentis family from?

You can see how Fentis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fentis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1871. The most Fentis families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Fentis family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fentis's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fentis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fentis 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 95 census records available for the last name Fentis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fentis 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Fentis. 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 27 military records available for the last name Fentis. For the veterans among your Fentis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fentis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Fentis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fentis in 1967 was 85, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fentis 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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