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Fent Name Meaning

German: variant of Fendt .

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


Similar surnames: Feit, Went, Fant, Gent, Fest, Lent, Fenn, Zent, Jent, Fett

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Where is the Fent family from?

You can see how Fent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fent families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fent's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fent families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fent. 27% of Fent men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Fent women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fent were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fent 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Fent. 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 971 military records available for the last name Fent. For the veterans among your Fent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fent lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fent in 1963 was 69, and 62 in 2004.

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