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Fento Family History

Fento 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: Fenton, Vento, Mento, Bento, Fanto, Fenty, Lento, Fent, Fenno, Feng

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Where is the Fento family from?

You can see how Fento families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fento family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fento family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fento's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Fento families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fento 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 109 census records available for the last name Fento. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fento 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Fento. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fento. For the veterans among your Fento ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fento lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Fento life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fento in 1970 was 75, and 85 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fento 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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