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Early Origins of the Fenner family

The surname Fenner was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Fenner family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fenner research. Another 110 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1565, 1819 and 1825 are included under the topic Early Fenner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Fenner Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Venner, Vennen, Venneur, Venne, Venier, Veneur, Venero and many more.

Early Notables of the Fenner family

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Fenner Ranking

In the United States, the name Fenner is the 3,957^th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1

Fenner migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Fenner Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Arthur Fenner, who settled in Providence, Rhode Island in 1630
John Fenner, who settled in Connecticut in 1630
Miss Rabecca Fenner, (b. 1610), aged 25, British settler traveling aboard the ship "Truelove" arriving in Massachusetts Bay in 1635 2
John Fenner, who arrived in New Haven, Connecticut in 1639 3
Arthur Fenner, who landed in Providence, Rhode Island in 1650 3
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Fenner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Daniel Fenner, who landed in Virginia in 1715 3
Anna Fenner, who arrived in Carolina in 1738 3
Felix Fenner, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1765 3
Hen rich Fenner, who arrived in New York, NY in 1782 3
William Fenner, who landed in Mississippi in 1799 3

Fenner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Thomas Fenner, aged 62, who arrived in New York in 1812 3
William Fenner, who arrived in New York, NY in 1833 3
Mr. Henry Fenner, aged 34, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Joh. Derhardt"
Thomas Fenner, aged 32, who landed in New York in 1854 3
James Fenner, aged 4, who landed in New York in 1854 3
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Fenner migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Fenner Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Alfred Fenner, aged 18, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Catherine" 4
Alfred Fenner, aged 18, a labourer, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Catherine" in 1851 4

Fenner migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Fenner Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Thomas S. Fenner, aged 39, a labourer, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Forfarshire" in 1873 5
William Albert Fenner, aged 8, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Forfarshire" in 1873 5
Elizabeth Fenner, aged 7, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Forfarshire" in 1873 5

Contemporary Notables of the name Fenner (post 1700) +

Shirley Fenner, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Mexico, 1960 6
Seth Fenner, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1868 6
Samuel M. Fenner, American politician, Member of Connecticut State Senate 14th District, 1873-74 6
James Fenner (1771-1846), American Democratic Party politician, U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, 1805-07; Governor of Rhode Island, 1807-11, 1824-31, 1843-45; Presidential Elector for Rhode Island, 1816, 1820 6
George H. Fenner, American politician, Member of Michigan State House of Representatives from Sanilac County, 1869-70 6
Clyde V. Fenner (1893-1965), American politician, Representative from Michigan 17th District, 1932; Member of Michigan State Senate 18th District, 1939-40; Defeated in Republican primary, 1940, 1942, 1944 6
Charles E. Fenner, American politician, Justice of Louisiana State Supreme Court, 1889-93 6
Casper Fenner, American Republican politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Tompkins County, 1916-22 6
Bertine Fenner, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1960, 1964, 1972 6
Arnold Fenner, American politician, Member of Connecticut State House of Representatives from Plainfield, 1838 6
... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Fenner family +

HMS Hood

Mr. Henry J Fenner (b. 1921), English Marine serving for the Royal Marine from Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 7

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Pilgrim Ship's of 1600's. Retrieved October 6th 2021 from https://www.packrat-pro.com/ships/shiplist.htm
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) CATHERINE 1851. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1851Catherine.htm
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 6th November 2011). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 26) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm