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Fenno Family History

Fenno Name Meaning

English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fenn, Nenno, Verno, Fennel, Finn, Denny, Denbo, Benny, Fern, Fehn

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Where is the Fenno family from?

You can see how Fenno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenno family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenno families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fenno families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fenno's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fenno families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenno. 32% of Fenno men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Fenno women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fenno were Clerk and Cashier. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Cashier
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fenno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenno 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Fenno. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fenno. For the veterans among your Fenno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenno lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fenno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fenno in 1962 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

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