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Feneran Family History

Feneran 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: Fineran, Renehan, Federman, Feeman, Fenelon, Ferran, Feehan, Finneran

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Where is the Feneran family from?

You can see how Feneran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feneran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Feneran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Feneran families living in Massachusetts. This was about 58% of all the recorded Feneran's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Feneran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feneran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feneran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feneran. 50% of Feneran men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Feneran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feneran 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Feneran. 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 104 military records available for the last name Feneran. For the veterans among your Feneran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feneran lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Feneran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Feneran in 1968 was 72, and 94 in 1998.

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