Fenning Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Fenning Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Fenning family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 19
Agricultural Labourer 14
Female Servant 11
Labourer 5
Farmer 4
Servant 4
Shoe Maker 3
Baker 3
Fruiterer 3
Gardener 3
Male Servant 3
Carpenter 3
Clerk 3
Dress Maker 2
Blacksmith 2
Mechanic 2
Wool Comber 2
Apprentice Painter 1
Coach Smith 1
Joiner Apprentice 1
Ship Maker 1
Warper 1
Army 1
Comb Maker 1
Metal Smith 1

Fenning Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Fanning 86% 2,848
2 Fenning 100% 2,805
3 Finning 86% 426

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The surname Fenning is the 2nd most popular variant of Fanning.

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