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fen

pjproby · 2015-12-07 22:06:52

Anyone come across the word fen at the end of a persons name? Peter La Touche, fen. for example. What does fen mean? I have seen other examples of names with fen attached.

07-12-2015 10:06pm

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pjproby

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Anyone come across the word fen at the end of a persons name? Peter La Touche, fen. for example.
What does fen mean? I have seen other examples of names with fen attached.

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#2 07-12-2015 10:23pm

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Where an when was this recorded?

Was it an archaic abbreviation of an occupation, or was it in a parish / civil register?

If it was an ancient register, I suspect it might be a misreading of a long S, in other words an abbreviation of senior.

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#3 07-12-2015 10:31pm

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I have come across its use in the 1800's but I think you are right. F was used in place of S so senior makes sense.
Thanks.

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