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Fentum Family History

Fentum Surname Meaning

see Fantom.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Fentum family from?

You can see how Fentum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fentum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fentum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Fentum families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Fentum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fentum families in 1891.
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What did your Fentum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fentum. 91% of Fentum 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
    91%
  • Daily Help Domestic Paid
    10%

What Fentum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fentum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fentum 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Fentum. 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 56 military records available for the last name Fentum. For the veterans among your Fentum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fentum lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1989, in the United States, Fentum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fentum in 1986 was 88, and 76 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fentum 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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