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  • 07-12-2015 11:06pm
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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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    tabbey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,943 ✭✭✭tabbey


    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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    pjproby
    Registered Users Posts: 842 ✭✭✭pjproby


    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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