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Fennon Family History

Fennon 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: Fenton, Lennon, Fenlon, Hennon, Kennon, Fannon, Fenno, Cannon, Benson

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Where is the Fennon family from?

You can see how Fennon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fennon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fennon family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fennon's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Fennon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fennon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fennon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fennon. 100% of Fennon men worked as a Fireman and 100% of Fennon women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Fireman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Fennon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fennon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennon 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Fennon. 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 122 military records available for the last name Fennon. For the veterans among your Fennon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Fennon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fennon in 1965 was 56, and 93 in 1994.

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