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Origins of the Fennell surname

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About the Fennells

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Where do most Fennells live?

In 1921, most Fennells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Fennells

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We have 16,400 records for the Fennell surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Fennells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Fennell first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Fennells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Fennells in 1921
Dressmaker

77

General Servant Domestic

46

Laundress

45

Domestic Servant

34

Servant

33

Common Male occupations for Fennells in 1921
Tailor

67

General Labourer

63

Agricultural Labourer

50

Coal Miner

48

Carpenter

43

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