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Fenence Family History

Fenence Name 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: Ference, Fenech, Ferenc, Ferencz, Ferrence, Fenwick, Bence, Senne

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Where is the Fenence family from?

You can see how Fenence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenence family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Fenence family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenence's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fenence families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenence surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fenence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Caddy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenence. 100% of Fenence men worked as a Caddy. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Caddy
    100%
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Fenence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenence 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fenence. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Fenence. For the veterans among your Fenence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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